A Bill to set minimum standards for the police in relation to the investigation of domestic burglaries, including a requirement that a police officer should attend any domestic premises where a burglary has been reported; to place a duty on the Secretary of State to ensure that police forces comply with the minimum standards; to require the Secretary of State to report to Parliament on compliance with the minimum standards; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Ed DaveyLiberal Democrat
31 October 2023
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This Bill would set minimum standards for how the police respond to domestic burglaries. It would require a police officer to attend the scene of any reported domestic burglary, and it would place duties on the Secretary of State to ensure forces meet these standards and to report back to Parliament on compliance.
The Bill is at the 1st reading stage in the Commons (introduced 19 April 2023). It has not yet progressed to further stages such as 2nd Reading or Committee Stage.
Generated 21 February 2026
19 Apr 2023
The 2022-2023 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
