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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 11 March 2026

Debate

Crime and Policing Bill

Contribution

Furthermore, a closure order lasting a maximum of three months may not be long enough where the organised criminal networks are involved. Currently, they can sit tight with their ill-gotten gains, focus on other parts of their network or take over new premises such that their operation remains intact and can continue.

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