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Policing and Crime Act 2017
Summary
The Policing and Crime Act 2017 updates police powers and how they operate in England and Wales. It covers things like stop-and-search rules, driving standards, sexual abuse prevention, and gives police new abilities to deal with crime and disorder in modern society.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing stronger powers for police to fight crime and maintain public order. It gives police more tools to tackle serious offences, protect communities, and respond quickly to emergencies.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry it gives police too much power without enough checks, potentially affecting people's privacy and freedoms. Some are concerned it could lead to unfair treatment or that resources focus on enforcement rather than prevention.
Cast Your Vote
People's Vote0 votes
0% Support · 00% Oppose · 0
Parliament's Vote407 MPs
77% Ayes · 31223% Noes · 95
Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading10 Feb 2016
- 2nd reading7 Mar 2016
- Committee stage15 Mar 2016
- Report stage26 Apr 2016
- 1st reading19 May 2016
- 2nd reading19 May 2016
- Report stage13 Jun 2016
- 3rd reading13 Jun 2016
Lords
- 1st reading14 Jun 2016
- 2nd reading18 Jul 2016
- Committee stage14 Sept 2016
- Report stage30 Nov 2016
- 3rd reading19 Dec 2016
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