Written Question·Home Office·UIN 18297

Cybercrime

Tabled: 13 July 2026
Answered: 17 July 2026

Question

Gordon McKee

LabourGlasgow South

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether the Government plans to introduce mandatory reporting of ransomware incidents and payments.

Answer

Sarah Jones
Last year, the Government consulted on a package of legislative measures to tackle ransomware, including the introduction of mandatory reporting requirements. The consultation demonstrated strong support for greater transparency, with 63% of respondents b...

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