David Simmonds MP: written questions

4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress

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Crime and Policing Act 2026Ministry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22066More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when Schedule a) 137 and b) 138 of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 will commence.
Answer: Section 137 of the Crime and Policing Act 2026, which creates a new criminal offence that applies in England and Wales, of retaining a child abroad without consent, will be commenced by regulations as soon as reasonably practicable. We must ensure suffici...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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