Crime (Overseas Production Orders) Act 2019

Summary

This Act gives British police and courts the power to order overseas companies (like tech firms) to produce documents, data, and evidence needed for criminal investigations. Instead of going through slow international legal processes, authorities can now get this information more directly when investigating serious crimes.

A vote to support means

—Supporting this Act means helping police and courts get evidence from companies overseas more quickly to solve serious crimes. It allows British law enforcement to obtain documents and data held by foreign companies without long delays, making it easier to prosecute criminals and protect the public.

A vote to oppose means

—Critics worry this Act could invade privacy by allowing authorities to access personal data too easily. Others are concerned it might create problems with other countries' laws, or that companies might face unfair pressure to hand over information about innocent people's private communications.

Cast Your Vote

People's Vote0 votes

0% Support · 00% Oppose · 0

Parliament's Vote573 MPs

48% Ayes · 27652% Noes · 297

Bill Passage

Commons

1st reading20 Nov 2018
2nd reading3 Dec 2018
Committee stage18 Dec 2018
Report stage30 Jan 2019
3rd reading30 Jan 2019

Lords

1st reading27 Jun 2018
2nd reading11 Jul 2018
Committee stage5 Sept 2018
Report stage22 Oct 2018
3rd reading20 Nov 2018

Royal Assent12 Feb 2019

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