New policing strategies combat shoplifting and antisocial behavior. Your input shapes coming changes to UK law.
Policing will change a lot. It’s a big shift in decades. The government plans over 50 new laws.
One law lets cops enter homes. They do not need warrants for this. It applies if tech shows stolen items are there. Phones are an example. This bit is very notable.
The Crime and Policing Bill is coming soon. It will tackle many problems. Shoplifting is covered in it. New Respect Orders are coming too. These are like ASBOs. The Home Secretary spoke up. She said they will address all crimes.
Spiking will be a specific crime. This will help women and girls mostly. Stalking laws will also get stronger. They want to make things safer.
Gangs recruiting kids are a target. They could face ten years in prison. Exploitation is the key issue here. Police can seize dangerous blades, even on private property. They can take vehicles too, like off-road bikes and e-scooters. No warnings are needed beforehand.
The police can act fast on thefts. This applies to trackable stuff like phones. Police can search places based on tracking. No warrants are needed in this case.
The government wants to help investigations. They want a better “golden hour,” where stolen things get back fast. Cooper spoke about the issue publicly. She said street theft increased lately.
Gangs target mobile phones often. People get mad when their phones disappear. They see where it went, but nothing happens. They need the power to act fast, Cooper said. They want to stop these crimes that are hurting communities.
Sellers of blades to minors face more jail, going from six months to two years. Possessing a blade with intent can mean four years. They aim to tackle the knife problem.