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Closed Circuit Television (Monitoring and Promotion) Bill

To impose a duty on public bodies to co-operate with the police and specified local authorities on the use of closed circuit television; to require certain users of CCTV to provide specified information to the police; to require insurance providers to promote the use of CCTV systems; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

16 October 2008

In Plain English

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This bill would require public bodies to co-operate with the police and specified local authorities on the use of CCTV. It would also require certain CCTV users to provide specified information to the police and would oblige insurance providers to promote the use of CCTV systems, with the aim of improving crime prevention and public safety through CCTV.

Key Points

  • Public bodies must co-operate with the police and specified local authorities on CCTV use.
  • Some CCTV users must provide specified information to the police.
  • Insurance providers are required to promote the use of CCTV systems.
  • The bill covers related or connected purposes beyond these main provisions.

Progress

The bill is at the second reading stage in the House of Commons. The first reading was in 2008, and if it progresses, it would move to committee stage and further readings.

Who is affected?

Public bodies (including local authorities) that must co-operate with police on CCTV usePolice and other law enforcement agenciesBusinesses, charities and other organisations that operate CCTV systemsInsurance providers promoting CCTV usage

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

16 Jul 2008

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