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Consultation on the standard of proof for unlawful killing
14 September 2026
Lead MP
Alex Davies-Jones
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Policing & ResourcesJustice & Courts
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Alex Davies-Jones raised concerns about consultation on the standard of proof for unlawful killing in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
The Ministry of Justice is launching a public consultation on the standard of proof for unlawful killing inquests. The consultation follows the independent Police Accountability Rapid Review, which recommended revisiting the criminal standard of proof. The Home Secretary accepted the recommendation for police misconduct proceedings but deferred the decision on unlawful killing inquests to a full public consultation. The consultation seeks views on the appropriateness of the current standard, running for twelve weeks until 7 December 2026.
Llanelli
The Ministry of Justice has launched a public consultation on the standard of proof for unlawful killing inquests, following the Police Accountability Rapid Review. The review recommended revising the standard back to the criminal standard of proof. The consultation will gather evidence and perspectives from various sectors to inform future policy development.
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