Written question asked by Victoria Atkins (Conservative) on Thursday, 10 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 September 2026 (named day). It was answered by Sarah Jones (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 September 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.
Right of Search
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when will section 171 of the Crime and Policing Act come into force.
- Answer
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To enact this power, we must amend Code B to the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, which sets out rules and safeguards for entry and searches of premises. We will bring section 171 into force as soon as Parliamentary time allows.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 28782
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Right of search Theft
- Legislation
- Crime and Policing Act 2026
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- 2026-09-15 16:50:57 +0100
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