Anti-Loitering Devices (Regulation) Bill

A Bill to prohibit the use of certain anti-loitering devices without a licence; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

14 December 2018

In Plain English

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This Bill would require a licence to use certain anti-loitering devices. It aims to regulate technology used to deter loitering in public spaces. If you operate such a device without a licence, you would be breaking the law.

Key Points

Prohibits using certain anti-loitering devices without a licence.
Creates a licensing regime to legally allow the use of these devices.
Applies to devices used to deter loitering in public or semi-public spaces.
Includes enforcement provisions and penalties for non-compliance.

Progress

The Bill is currently at its 2nd reading in the House of Commons. The first reading took place in July 2018.

Who is affected?

Businesses and landlords who use or plan to use anti-loitering devicesSecurity firms and technology suppliersLocal authorities and other public bodies that deploy such devicesDevice manufacturers and distributorsMembers of the public who use or pass through spaces where these devices may be used

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

17 Jul 2018

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Anti-Loitering Devices (Regulation)

1 Jan 1970

This Bill has been dropped by its sponsoring MP and will not progress any further.

Documents (1)

Bill 251 2017-19 (as introduced)

BillCommons

23 Oct 2018

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.