Policing and Crime

Key Points

• Covers policing powers, crime prevention and wider criminal justice measures.
• Passed all parliamentary stages and became law in November 2009 (Royal Assent).
• Three Lords amendments were debated (Lords Amendment 24, 96 and 136) with motions to disagree.
• The voting shown indicates a government-led majority in favour of the amendments, with Labour and other opposition groups voting against.
• Originated in the Commons and applies to policing, safety and justice policy across England and Wales.

Progress

The bill completed its passage and received Royal Assent on 12 November 2009; it is now law.

Voting

In three Lords divisions on 10 January 2017, the amendments were carried with 298–198, 297–202 and 299–196 votes in favour. The Conservatives, Reform UK and DUP voted in support, while Labour and other opposition groups voted against.