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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Public consultation on the draft statutory guidance on the Serious Violence Duty

09 June 2022 · Home Office

Proposed by Kit Malthouse Con North West Hampshire

Crime & Law EnforcementJustice & Courts

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Government is publishing a public consultation on the draft statutory guidance for the Serious Violence Duty.
  • The consultation period is six weeks, starting from 2022-06-09 and ending on 2022-07-21.
  • Feedback from the consultation will inform the final version of the guidance to be published alongside secondary legislation.

Issue summary

The Government is publishing a public consultation on the draft statutory guidance for the Serious Violence Duty under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022.

Action requested

The Minister is launching a six-week consultation that begins today and ends on July 21st. The feedback will inform the final version of the guidance to be published alongside secondary legislation once the Duty commences.

Key facts

  • The Serious Violence Duty aims to ensure authorities collaborate, share data, understand causes, and prevent serious violence.
  • £130m has been allocated this financial year (22/23) to tackle serious violence including murder and knife crime.
  • A six-week consultation period runs from 9 June to 21 July.
  • The draft guidance includes specific provisions for Wales, addressing housing and homelessness issues.
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