Written question asked by James McMurdock (Independent (affiliation)) on Wednesday, 2 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 4 September 2026. It was answered by Sarah Jones (Labour) on Monday, 12 October 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.
Fires
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to improve the a) identification and b) prosecution of individuals responsible for deliberately starting wildfires.
- Answer
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Deliberately or recklessly starting a wildfire may be prosecuted as arson under the Criminal Damage Act 1971. Broader prevention of wildfires is a matter for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
The investigation of alleged offences is an operational matter for the police; and prosecution decisions are a matter for the Crown Prosecution Service.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 26859
- Session
- 2026-27
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Identification Fires Prosecutions Standards
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- 2026-10-13 17:44:03 +0100
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