Crime and Policing Act 2026

What the bill does

A Bill to make provision about anti-social behaviour, offensive weapons, offences against people (including sexual offences), property offences, the criminal exploitation of persons, sex offenders, stalking and public order; to make provision about powers of the police, the border force and other similar persons; to make provision about confiscation; to make provision about the police; to make provision about terrorism and national security, and about international agreements relating to crime; to make provision about the criminal liability of bodies; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

What Royal Assent means, and what happens next

The bill has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.

Its provisions come into force on the date the Act specifies, which may be immediately, on a set date, or when a minister makes a commencement order.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at Royal Assent

Questions about the Crime and Policing Act 2026

What stage is the Crime and Policing Act 2026 at?

The Crime and Policing Act 2026 has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.

Has the Crime and Policing Act 2026 become law?

Yes. The Crime and Policing Act 2026 has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.

Who sponsored the Crime and Policing Act 2026?

The Crime and Policing Act 2026 was sponsored by Yvette Cooper.

When was the Crime and Policing Act 2026 introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 25 February 2025, at first reading.

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