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Response to public consultation on the Draft Statutory Guidance on the Serious Violence Duty (the Duty) and publication of the finalised Statutory Guidance

19 December 2022

Proposing MP
Chris Philp Con
Croydon South
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement addresses the finalisation of Statutory Guidance for the Serious Violence Duty under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act.

Action Requested

The minister announces the publication of the consultation response and revised statutory guidance which will be placed in both Houses' Libraries and made available on GOV.UK. The document outlines plans for the commencement of the Duty on 31 January 2023.

Key Facts

  • The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts (PCSC) Act received Royal Assent on 28 April 2022.
  • The Serious Violence Duty requires specified authorities to collaborate in preventing and reducing serious violence before its commencement on 31 January 2023.
  • A public consultation was held from June 2022, seeking views on the Draft Statutory Guidance and feedback on beneficial support for implementation.
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