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Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021
Summary
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.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means allowing undercover police officers and secret agents to break the law (like committing crimes) while gathering evidence against serious criminals. Supporters believe this helps catch dangerous criminals and terrorists who would otherwise escape justice.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry this Act gives too much power to authorities to commit crimes without proper oversight, and that innocent people might be harmed. They're concerned police could abuse this power or that undercover officers might encourage people to commit crimes they wouldn't have otherwise.
Cast Your Vote
People's Vote1 votes
100% Support · 10% Oppose · 0
Parliament's Vote411 MPs
76% Ayes · 31324% Noes · 98
Democratic Gap
24% — Large 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
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