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House of Commons · General Debate

Rule of Law (Enforcement by Public Authorities)

03 March 2020 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Christopher Chope Con Christchurch

Policing & ResourcesCrime & Law EnforcementJustice & Courts

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At a glance

Christopher Chope raised concerns about rule of law (enforcement by public authorities) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • UK scored 80% in the World Justice Project report, ranking 12th globally.
  • Recent events in Cambridge highlighted police failing to enforce laws against criminal damage.
  • The Bill aims to ensure public authorities enforce regulations effectively and fairly.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Christopher Chope Con Christchurch

Adherence to the rule of law is crucial; UK scored 80% in the World Justice Project report, ranking 12th globally. Recent events in Cambridge highlight police failing to enforce laws against criminal damage. The Bill aims to ensure public authorities enforce regulations effectively and fairly, emphasising equality under the law. It addresses issues like non-crime incidents being prioritised over actual crimes, exemplified by hate incidents logged without legal authority but consuming valuable resources. For instance, 120,000 non-crime incidents were logged in five years, yet no parliamentary or government authority approved this practice. Moreover, the Bill tackles under-investigation of criminal fraud and issues with illegal immigration enforcement, rogue landlords, and double standards for Gypsies and Travellers. The goal is to restore public trust in legal enforcement.

Other contributors (1)
  • Christopher Chope Con Christchurch

    Adherence to the rule of law is crucial; UK scored 80% in the World Justice Project report, ranking 12th globally. Recent events in Cambridge highlight police failing to enforce laws against criminal damage. The Bill aims to ensure public authorities enforce regulations effectively and fairly, emphasising equality under the law.

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