Crime and Policing Bill Debate

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Amanda Martin

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Report stage
Wednesday 18th June 2025

(3 days, 12 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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I know that my hon. Friend the Member for Portsmouth North (Amanda Martin) is working closely—
Amanda Martin Portrait Amanda Martin (Portsmouth North) (Lab)
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Will the Minister give way?

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I thank the Minister for acknowledging how tool theft affects people’s lives. Does she agree that this is not just about police on our streets and arrests, but about sentencing, and will she work with me, across Departments, to ensure that the aggravated circumstances powers that the courts already have reflect the real cost of such crime?

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Yes, I am very happy to do that. I congratulate my hon. Friend on taking this campaign forward and on being such a worthy advocate for it. We take the issue very seriously and we are fully committed to implementing the Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act 2023. We are finalising our plans for commencement and we will update the House in due course.

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