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Public Order Offences

Asked by Helen MaguireLiberal DemocratHome OfficeTabled Answered 26 March 2025UIN 39762

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has considered removing the exemption for both parties being within the dwelling in section 31 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1988.

Answered by Dame Diana Johnson

The Government regularly reviews legislation to ensure it safeguards the public and adequately reflects challenges that are likely to be faced today. Where we identify gaps in the legislation, we will seek to address them.

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