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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Monday, 2 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 4 February 2026. It was answered by Sarah Jones (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 February 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.

Police: Reorganisation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to page 9 of her Department's White Paper entitled From Local to National: A New Model for Policing, published on 26 January 2026, CP1489, if she will publish a list of the legislation she intends to modernise.

Answer

The Home Secretary launched an independent review of public order and hate crime legislation on 5 October 2025.

The review will address whether the existing legislation, including the Public Order Act 1986, is effective and proportionate, whether it adequately protects communities from intimidation and hate and whether it strikes a fair and sustainable balance between the right to freedom of expression and peaceful protest, and the need to prevent disorder and keep communities safe.

To lead this vital work, the Home Secretary has appointed Lord Ken Macdonald of River Glaven KC, former Director of Public Prosecutions and one of the UK’s most respected legal authorities. His independence and expertise will ensure a rigorous and impartial review.

The review is underway and will report its findings to the Home Secretary by spring 2026.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
110155
Session
2024-26
Related items
From Local to National: A New Model for Policing
Monday, 26 January 2026
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Police Reorganisation
Link
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