Written question asked by Kim Johnson (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 January 2026 (named day). It was answered by Sarah Jones (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 January 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.
Serious Violence Reduction Orders
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 5 January 2026 to Question 100020, Serious Violence Reduction Orders, when she will publish the independent evaluation.
- Answer
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Serious Violence Reduction Orders (SVROs) were piloted for two years throughout Merseyside, Sussex, Thames Valley and West Midlands police force areas. The pilot took place between 19 April 2023 and 18 April 2025.
The pilot has been independently evaluated and looks at the effectiveness of SVROs, including the use of the SVRO stop and search power and the effectiveness of SVROs in reducing reoffending and knife carrying.
The evaluation and its findings are currently being considered.
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- 103903
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- 2024-26
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- Yes
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- Serious violence reduction orders
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