Question follow-through · 98727

Victims: Cooperation

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when statutory guidance will be produced on the duty to collaborate under the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024; and what plans the Government has to ensure its implementation following the decision to abolish PCCs

answeredMinistry of Justice

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Answering body
Ministry of Justice
Tabled
9 Dec 2025
Target answer date
11 Dec 2025
Answer
15 Dec 2025 · 6 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 9 Dec 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when statutory guidance will be produced on the duty to collaborate under the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024; and what plans the Government has to ensure its implementation following the decision to abolish PCCs

  2. 11 Dec 2025

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  3. 15 Dec 2025

    Answer published

    We will work closely with the Home Office and the Department for Health and Social care as Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) and Integrated Care Board reforms unfold and this will inform our consideration of implementation of the Duty to Collaborate u...

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