Crime and Policing Act 2026
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
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The Crime and Policing Act 2026 is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom of the United Kingdom. The act received Royal Assent on 29 April 2026.[1]
Long titleAn Act to make provision about anti-social behaviour, offensive weapons, offences against people (including sexual offences), property offences, the criminal exploitation of persons, sex offenders, stalking and public order; to make provision about powers of the police, the border force and other similar persons; to make provision about confiscation; to make provision about the police; to make provision about terrorism and national security, and about international agreements relating to crime; to make provision about the criminal liability of bodies; and for connected purposes.
Territorial extent
- England and Wales
- Scotland (in part)
- Northern Ireland (in part)
Royal assent29 April 2026
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| Long title | An Act to make provision about anti-social behaviour, offensive weapons, offences against people (including sexual offences), property offences, the criminal exploitation of persons, sex offenders, stalking and public order; to make provision about powers of the police, the border force and other similar persons; to make provision about confiscation; to make provision about the police; to make provision about terrorism and national security, and about international agreements relating to crime; to make provision about the criminal liability of bodies; and for connected purposes. |
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| Citation | 2026 c.20 |
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| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 29 April 2026 |
| Commencement | various[b] |
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| Revised text of statute as amended | |
| Text of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. | |