Ministerial statement on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, in the House of Lords, led by Lord Hanson of Flint.

Police Reform White Paper

Lords statement on the Police Reform White Paper.

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Type: Parliamentary proceeding
Reference: 852 cc1497-1511
Session: 2024-26
Department: Home Office
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Related items: From Local to National: A New Model for Policing
Monday, 26 January 2026
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Proceeding contributions: Lord Cameron of Lochiel | 852 cc1499-1501 (Link to this contribution)
My Lords, when, on 20 January, I asked the Minister when this White Paper would be published, he ...; Baroness Doocey | 852 cc1501-3 (Link to this contribution)
My Lords, our system of policing is outdated—that is beyond doubt. The White Paper is right to pr...; Lord Hanson of Flint | 852 cc1503-4 (Link to this contribution)
My Lords, to go to the heart of the questions from the noble Lord, Lord Cameron, and the noble Ba...; Baroness May of Maidenhead | 852 cc1504-5 (Link to this contribution)
My Lords, the bedrock of British policing is the office of constable. That is an office under the...; Lord Hanson of Flint | 852 cc1505-6 (Link to this contribution)
The noble Baroness has great experience in this area. We have discussed this for many years, in s...; Baroness Smith of Llanfaes | 852 c1506 (Link to this contribution)
My Lords, I welcome the publication of the much-anticipated White Paper on the future of policing...; Lord Hanson of Flint | 852 c1506 (Link to this contribution)
I know where the noble Baroness is coming from. We have been very clear in the White Paper that t...; Bishop of Manchester | 852 cc1506-7 (Link to this contribution)
My Lords, I note that when the original Statement was made in the other place, it began and ended...; Lord Hanson of Flint | 852 c1507 (Link to this contribution)
There is a lot in there. The main thing I can say to the right reverend Prelate is that the purpo...; Lord Harper | 852 c1508 (Link to this contribution)
My Lords, I am grateful that the Minister is leaving the British Transport Police alone. In my ex...; Lord Hanson of Flint | 852 c1508 (Link to this contribution)
Starting with the question of royal protection, if the noble Lord will forgive me, I will not com...; Earl Russell | 852 c1508 (Link to this contribution)
Serious organised waste crime is a national disgrace that is costing the UK economy over £1 billi...; Lord Hanson of Flint | 852 c1508 (Link to this contribution)
The Environment Agency currently has a role in managing waste crime, but I think it is important ...; Lord Walney | 852 c1509 (Link to this contribution)
The reforms to public order policing in the White Paper are welcome, in particular the commitment...; Lord Hanson of Flint | 852 c1509 (Link to this contribution)
I can give the noble Lord that assurance. One of the things we are trying to do is to improve the...; Viscount Goschen | 852 c1509 (Link to this contribution)
My Lords, the Government should be commended for coming forward with bold proposals. It is clear ...; Lord Hanson of Flint | 852 cc1509-1510 (Link to this contribution)
I am grateful for the noble Viscount’s support on this matter. In response to his question about ...; Lord Sentamu | 852 c1510 (Link to this contribution)
My Lords, Robert Peel talked about policing by consent, emphasising public approval, but his key ...; Lord Hanson of Flint | 852 cc1510-1 (Link to this contribution)
I welcome the noble and right reverend Lord’s commitment to the proposals in the White Paper. If ...
Subjects: ICT Biometrics Criminal investigation Neighbourhood policing Licensing Dismissal Ministerial powers Police Standards Reform Artificial intelligence National Police Service
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Parliamentary proceeding on hansard.parliament.uk

Police Reform White Paper

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