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Written question asked by Neil Coyle (Labour) on Monday, 26 October 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 October 2026 (named day). It was answered by Sarah Jones (Labour) on Thursday, 29 October 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.

Respect Orders

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many police officers are trained in Respect Orders in each police force across the UK.

Answer

Respect Orders commenced on 26 October across England and Wales. The Home Office does not centrally hold data on the number of police officers trained in the use of Respect Orders in each police force in England and Wales.

Updated statutory guidance on anti-social behaviour was published by this Government on 6 October 2026, ahead of the commencement of Respect Orders on 26 October. The guidance provides police, local authorities, housing providers and other practitioners with clear operational guidance on the use of the strengthened anti-social behaviour framework, including Respect Orders.

Additionally, the College of Policing chaired knowledge sharing events prior to the rollout of Respect Orders, enabling police officers to familiarise themselves with the legislative change before commencement.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
38092
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Police Training Respect orders
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk