Rural Crime (Strategy) Bill

What the bill does

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.

Progress through Parliament

What 2nd reading means, and what happens next

Second reading is the first full debate on the principle of the bill. The House votes on whether it should proceed at all.

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at second reading of a bill

Questions about the Rural Crime (Strategy) Bill

What stage is the Rural Crime (Strategy) Bill at?

The Rural Crime (Strategy) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Rural Crime (Strategy) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Rural Crime (Strategy) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Rural Crime (Strategy) Bill?

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Who sponsored the Rural Crime (Strategy) Bill?

The Rural Crime (Strategy) Bill was sponsored by Ben Maguire.

When was the Rural Crime (Strategy) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 13 January 2025, at first reading.

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