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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 27 January 2026

Debate

Crime and Policing Bill

Contribution

Just this morning, I received a letter from the Minister explaining that he has written to colleagues and the chair of the National Police Chiefs’ Council, which is now working on guidance on the collection of digital forensic data. I also have in my possession a letter to Ellen Roome from the previous Minister, who, last June, said exactly the same thing. We do not yet have guidance, only the promise of it, and I am now as concerned about its content and our opportunity to contribute to it as I am about its timing.

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