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To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the impact of releasing suspects under investigation on the time taken to reach a charging decision.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the impact of releasing suspects under investigation on the time taken to reach a charging decision.
The Government published its response to the Independent Review of Criminal Courts on 12th October, within which Recommendation 11 makes reference to release upon investigation (RUI). As is set out in response to that recommendation, we agree that we can go further in relation to safeguards for RUI. Further work is needed to fully understand the operational implications of any such changes. This would require full engagement with the NPCC and College of Policing to ensure any approach is workable and carefully implemented.
Section 37 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) allows for a suspect who is not charged to be released from custody. The Policing and Crime Act 2017 has since amended PACE, to make release without bail the default position unless the statutory test for pre-charge bail is met.
Whether she has had discussions with Thames Valley Police on Mohammad Yaseen's bail release.
Whether she has had discussions with Thames Valley Police on Mohammad Yaseen's bail release.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what guidance is issued to police forces on notifying victims of rape and serious sexual offences when a suspect’s pre-charge bail conditions (a) expire, (b) are varied and (c) are removed; and what mechanisms are in place to monitor compliance...
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what guidance is issued to police forces on notifying victims of rape and serious sexual offences when a suspect’s pre-charge bail conditions (a) expire, (b) are varied and (c) are removed; and what mechanisms are in place to monitor compliance...
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many people charged with domestic abuse offences are on bail.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many people charged with domestic abuse offences are on bail.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many people charged with firearm offences are currently on bail.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many people charged with firearm offences are currently on bail.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent steps her Department has taken to ensure that police forces notify victims of stalking and harassment offences when a suspect is released on bail.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent steps her Department has taken to ensure that police forces notify victims of stalking and harassment offences when a suspect is released on bail.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent steps she has taken to help ensure that police forces notify victims of any bail conditions imposed on a suspect that are in place for the victim's safety.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent steps she has taken to help ensure that police forces notify victims of any bail conditions imposed on a suspect that are in place for the victim's safety.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent assessment he had made of police force compliance with the Victims' Code in informing a victim on (a) a suspect's bail status and (b) any relevant bail conditions.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent assessment he had made of police force compliance with the Victims' Code in informing a victim on (a) a suspect's bail status and (b) any relevant bail conditions.
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to review the process for allowing serious, serial violent offenders to be bailed.
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to review the process for allowing serious, serial violent offenders to be bailed.
The decision to remand an individual into custody or to grant bail is solely a matter for the independent judiciary acting in accordance with the criteria set out in the Bail Act 1976.
When courts (magistrates or judges) are presiding over a case they decide on a case-by-case basis based on the evidence put before the court whether the defendant presents such a bail risk as to warrant custody.
Risks that may be considered by a court in order to refuse bail include whether there are substantial grounds for believing that the defendant would commit further offences while on bail or engage in conduct that would cause physical or mental injury, or fear of injury, to an associated person.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the risk assessment procedures applied when considering bail for defendants with previous convictions for serious sexual offences.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the risk assessment procedures applied when considering bail for defendants with previous convictions for serious sexual offences.
The decision to remand an individual into custody or to grant bail is solely a matter for the independent judiciary acting in accordance with the criteria set out in the Bail Act 1976.
When courts (magistrates or judges) are presiding over a case they decide on a case-by-case basis based on the evidence put before the court whether the defendant presents such a bail risk as to warrant custody.
Risks that may be considered by a court in order to refuse bail include whether there are substantial grounds for believing that the defendant would commit further offences while on bail or engage in conduct that would cause physical or mental injury, or fear of injury, to an associated person.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many foreign criminals subject to deportation orders were released on bail into community accommodation in 2026; and what assessment she has made of the potential impact of early release mechanisms in the Sentencing Act on foreign national offender management.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many foreign criminals subject to deportation orders were released on bail into community accommodation in 2026; and what assessment she has made of the potential impact of early release mechanisms in the Sentencing Act on foreign national offender management.
The information you have requested on the number of foreign national offenders (FNOs) living in the community subject to a deportation order and the timescales to remove them is not available from published information.
Latest published information shows that at the end of Q2 2026 there were 21,294 FNOs living in the community and subject to deportation. We will work tirelessly to clear legal barriers, secure documentation or overcome other impediments to a return. The latest published information can be found at: Migration transparency data - GOV.UK.
The increase in FNOs living in the community since last year mainly occurred after March 2026, coinciding with changes introduced through the Sentencing Act 2026. These changes have increased numbers by expanding the use of suspended sentences as an alternative to custody, and by broadening the duty to deport to include foreign national offenders given suspended sentences of 12 months or more.
In recognition of the impacts of the Sentencing Act, the Home Office is recruiting more staff to focus more intensively on community FNOs and continues to review what more can be done. Measures contained within the Immigration & Asylum Bill will reduce abuse and enable increased returns.
On 1 September 2026, further sentence exclusions were announced under the new Progression Model introduced by the Sentencing Act 2026, which will apply to all FNOs serving eligible custodial sentences. These exclusions will also apply to the expansion of the Early Removal Scheme (ERS) which will remove the requirement for eligible FNOs to serve any minimum custodial period before they can be deported. FNOs who are excluded from ERS0 may still be eligible for removal having served 30% of their custodial sentence.
Where deportation cannot take place before an FNO reaches their Progression Model release date, the Home Office will consider if it is appropriate to detain them under immigration powers or to release the individual subject to immigration bail and any HMPPS licence conditions.
In the time since this government came to power and 31 July 2026, 11,733 FNOs have been returned from the UK. In the two years since the election, there has been a 41% increase in FNO returns on the last two years of the previous government (1 July 2024 to 30 June 2026, when compared to the previous 2-year period), and we will continue to do everything we can to remove these vile criminals from our streets.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of bail conditions in reducing reoffending and protecting the public in cases involving persons under the age of 18 accused of violent offences.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of bail conditions in reducing reoffending and protecting the public in cases involving persons under the age of 18 accused of violent offences.
The Government is clear that when the courts are considering bail for children charged with violent offences, public protection should always be the foremost priority, alongside reducing the risk of offending. For children, there is the option of imposing Bail Intensive Support and Supervision which includes high levels of contact, monitoring, structured activity and in some cases electronic tags.
While evidence specifically on the effectiveness of different bail conditions on reducing offending or protection of the public is limited, there is evidence on the factors that reduce the chances of a child offending. The key principles of lowering the risk of offending include therapeutic rather than punitive responses, and family-based interventions that draw on community support and address wider needs, such as education and health. A strong and robust bail package is expected to address these key principles to ensure public safety.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to help reduce violent reoffending among young people who are on bail.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to help reduce violent reoffending among young people who are on bail.
The Government recognises the importance of reducing offending, including violent reoffending, among children who are on bail through close supervision and high levels of support by skilled staff. We are investing £5 million over the next three years in strengthening the bail packages available for children, so that courts have access to more robust community-based options that both support children to make positive changes and help manage the risk of offending. We are also reforming the annual youth remand funding arrangements to further support greater local authority investment in high-quality community alternatives to custodial remand, including suitable community placements (specialist fostering and accommodation), family support and enhanced Bail Intensive Supervision and Support services. This builds on the Greater Manchester Youth Remand Funding pilot, which has demonstrated promising early findings in improving their bail and community remand offer regionally, to keep children and communities safe. We are now offering multi-year funding to local authorities to scale up this regional model, encouraging areas to collaborate in developing a broader range of bail support options to meet the needs of children and protect the public.
The Lords amendments for the Victims and Courts Bill will be considered in the Commons on 26 March 2026.
The Lords amendments for the Victims and Courts Bill will be considered in the Commons on 26 March 2026.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations she has made to her Pakistani counterpart on the denial of bail to Nadeem Masih; and what diplomatic steps she is taking to help tackle the impact of Pakistan’s blasphemy laws on freedom of religion or...
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations she has made to her Pakistani counterpart on the denial of bail to Nadeem Masih; and what diplomatic steps she is taking to help tackle the impact of Pakistan’s blasphemy laws on freedom of religion or...
I refer the Hon Member to the answer given on 3 October to question 75585.
Lords report stage. Amendment 5 agreed to on division (273 to 180). Amendment 10 agreed to on division (257 to 174). Amendment 16 agreed to on division (252 to 171). Amendment 20 agreed to on division (216 to 170). Amendment 26 agreed to on division (189 to 157). Amendment 27 agreed to. Bill, as amended, ordered to be printed (HL Bill 176).
Lords report stage. Amendment 5 agreed to on division (273 to 180). Amendment 10 agreed to on division (257 to 174). Amendment 16 agreed to on division (252 to 171). Amendment 20 agreed to on division (216 to 170). Amendment 26 agreed to on division (189 to 157). Amendment 27...
Moved by
Baroness Brinton
1: Clause 3, page 5, line 40, leave out from “offender”)” to end of line 1 on page 6 and insert “for any sexual offence in relation to children, including online offences,”
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment lowers the threshold at which the restrictions in Clause 3 can apply.
Moved by
Baroness Brinton
1: Clause 3, page 5, line 40, leave out from “offender”)” to end of line 1 on page 6 and insert “for any sexual offence in relation to children, including online offences,”
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment lowers the threshold at which the restrictions in Clause 3 can apply.
My Lords, I thank the Minister and her officials for the helpful meetings between Committee and Report and for the correspondence. I have retabled my amendment from Committee, which would place restrictions on parental responsibility, as Amendment 1, and signed Amendments 2 and 3 from the noble Lord, Lord Meston,...
My Lords, I thank the Minister and her officials for the helpful meetings between Committee and Report and for the correspondence. I have retabled my amendment from Committee, which would place restrictions on parental responsibility, as Amendment 1, and signed Amendments 2 and 3 from the noble Lord, Lord Meston,...
My Lords, I will speak to Amendments 2 and 3, which were laid by the noble Lord, Lord Meston, who apologises for being unable to be in the House today. Rather courageously and dangerously, he has asked me to present the two amendments in his name. I shall do my...
My Lords, I will speak to Amendments 2 and 3, which were laid by the noble Lord, Lord Meston, who apologises for being unable to be in the House today. Rather courageously and dangerously, he has asked me to present the two amendments in his name. I shall do my...