Crime (Impact Statements) Bill

A Bill to make provision for statements made by persons adversely affected by a crime to be used in sentencing proceedings in court; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Melanie OnnLabour (Co-op)

Parliament last updated

22 March 2019

In Plain English

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This bill would allow statements from people affected by crime to be used in sentencing in court. It covers related provisions to support this change and aims to recognise the harm caused by crime in sentencing decisions.

Key Points

Enables statements from victims and others affected by crime to be used in sentencing proceedings.
Intended to ensure the impact of crime is considered when sentences are decided.
Includes connected provisions as part of the legislation.
Originated in the Commons; first reading in February 2019; currently at the 2nd reading stage.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd reading stage in the House of Commons. It first entered Parliament with a 1st reading in February 2019; if progressed, it would move to further stages.

Who is affected?

Victims and survivors of crimeWitnesses to crimeFamilies and friends of victimsThe criminal justice system (courts, judges, prosecutors, defence teams)

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

5 Feb 2019

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

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Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Crime (Impact Statements)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.