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Operation Deter

Monday 14 November 2022 · 2 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The Minister expressed condolences for the attack in Istanbul and support for Turkey in the fight against terrorism.
  • Iain Stewart inquired about discussions with the Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police regarding Operation Deter.
  • The Minister welcomed the zero-tolerance approach to knife crime and affirmed support for initiatives showing measurable impacts against violent crime.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Iain Stewart Con
Policing & Resources Crime & Law Enforcement
Context

No specific incident or context is provided, but the question relates to discussions around reducing knife crime in Thames Valley Police.

Question

What recent discussions she has had with the Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police on the effectiveness of Operation Deter?

Answer from Suella Braverman

Before I answer, on behalf of the UK may I pass on my thoughts and prayers to all those affected by the terrible attack in Istanbul yesterday? I am sure that the whole House will join me, on behalf of the UK Government, in saying that the UK stands with Turkey in the fight against terrorism. We send our condolences to all those affected. Last month, I visited Thames Valley police to meet the chief constable, force leaders and student officers. A number of topics were discussed, including the delivery of Operation Deter. I am always keen to discuss interventions that the chief constable and local partners believe to be effective in reducing knife crime.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The attack in Istanbul was not related to the question but diverted attention from it.

How: Before I Answer, On Behalf Of The Uk May I Pass On My Thoughts And Prayers To All Those Affected By The Terrible Attack In Istanbul Yesterday?

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Q2 Iain Stewart Con
Crime & Law Enforcement
Context

The police and crime commissioner for Thames Valley introduced Operation Deter as a zero-tolerance approach to knife crime which is being rolled out in other areas.

Question

The police and crime commissioner for Thames Valley, Matthew Barber, introduced Operation Deter as a zero-tolerance approach to knife crime. It started in Milton Keynes and is now being rolled out in the force in other areas. It is already delivering some very encouraging signs in reducing knife crime. Will my right hon. Friend review it further and encourage other forces to replicate it in their areas?

Answer from Suella Braverman

I have met the excellent police and crime commissioner, to whom my hon. Friend refers, on two occasions now—perhaps more—and I really welcome all initiatives that show measurable impacts against violent crime. I am determined that interventions that are proven to work are delivered across our forces. I am also a big supporter of violence reduction units. I am very keen to look at the verified results of Operation Deter, alongside all innovative approaches. I am clear that all options should be explored and that we should support operations that work.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The answer does not provide a specific commitment for reviewing Operation Deter or encouraging its replication in other areas.

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