A Bill to require the Secretary of State to establish a task force to produce a strategy for tackling rural crime; to require the Secretary of State to implement the strategy; and for connected purposes.
This Bill would require the government to set up a task force to develop a national strategy for tackling rural crime. It would then require the Secretary of State to implement that strategy and to take any connected steps to support its delivery. The aim is to improve safety and coordination for people living and working in rural areas.
The Bill is currently at the Second Reading stage in the House of Commons; after this, it would move to the committee stage for detailed examination.
Generated 21 February 2026
The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 27 February 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to be sitting on that date.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was presented to Parliament on Monday 13 January.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.