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Rule of Law (Enforcement by Public Authorities)

03 March 2020

Lead MP

Christopher Chope

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General Debate

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

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Lead Contributor

Opened the debate
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.
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