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Written question asked by Lord Blencathra (Conservative) on Tuesday, 22 April 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 May 2025. It was answered by Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 May 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.


Police: Databases

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, following the decision of the Supreme Court in For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers [2025] UKSC 16 on 16 April, what plans they have to issue guidance to police forces in England about recording the biological sex of alleged offenders in crimes against the person.

Answer

I refer the Rt Hon Lord to the answer provided to PQ UIN 45760 on 2 May 2025.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL6673
Session
2024-26
Related items
Women
Friday, 2 May 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Databases Crimes against the person Police Sex
Link
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