UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 2783
Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021
[As Introduced]
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This Act allows undercover police officers and intelligence agents to commit certain crimes (like theft or assault) while working undercover to investigate serious criminals. It sets out rules for when they're allowed to do this and who has to approve it, aiming to balance catching criminals with protecting the public.
Presented by Priti Patel
supported by Baroness Williams of Trafford.
supported by Baroness Williams of Trafford.
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The people's count16 votes
100% Aye · 160% No · 0
MPs' vote411 MPs
76% Ayes · 31324% Noes · 98
The democratic gap
24% , a wide gap
Bill passage
Commons
- 1st reading24 Sept 2020
- 2nd reading5 Oct 2020
- Committee stage15 Oct 2020
- Report stage15 Oct 2020
- 3rd reading15 Oct 2020
Lords
- 1st reading19 Oct 2020
- 2nd reading11 Nov 2020
- Committee stage24 Nov 2020
- Report stage11 Jan 2021
- 3rd reading21 Jan 2021
Royal Assent1 Mar 2021