Crime and Policing Act 2026
A Bill to make provision about anti-social behaviour, offensive weapons, offences against people (including sexual offences), property offences, the criminal exploitation of persons, sex offenders, stalking and public order; to make provision about powers of the police, the border force and other similar persons; to make provision about confiscation; to make provision about the police; to make provision about terrorism and national security, and about international agreements relating to crime; to make provision about the criminal liability of bodies; and for connected purposes.
supported by Lord Hanson of Flint.
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Commons division: Crime and Policing Bill: Third Reading, 18 June 2025
52 percentage points, a wide gap
Outcome mismatch: site voters would block this bill, but MPs passed it in this division.
How the Lords voted
51 formal votes in the House of Lords on this bill, newest first.
These are the occasions when peers formally divided and every vote was recorded. Most decisions in the Lords, including on many amendments, are agreed without a recorded vote, so they do not appear here.
- 22 April 2026Government defeated
Lord Davies of Gower moved Motion D1, as an amendment to Motion D, leave out from “439” to end and insert “, do disagree with the Commons in their Amendments 439C and 439D in lieu, and do propose Amendments 439E and 439F in lieu, 439E After Clause 190, insert the following new Clause, “Proscription status of Iran-related entities: review (1) The Secretary of State must, within one month of the day on which this Act is passed, review whether any organisations related to the Iranian Armed Forces should be proscribed under section 3 of the Terrorism Act 2000 (proscription). (2) The Secretary of State must publish the outcome of the review under subsection (1), and this must include the reasons for the Secretary of State’s decision.” 439F Page 232, line 1, at end insert, “(ca) section (Proscription status of Iran-related entities: review);””
Peers' vote471 peersContent · 281Not content · 190Conservative 186 content, 0 not content · Labour 1 content, 157 not content · Liberal Democrat 60 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 13 content, 26 not content · Non-affiliated 14 content, 5 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Plaid Cymru 0 content, 2 not content · Green Party 1 content, 0 not content
- 22 April 2026Government defeated
Lord Clement-Jones moved Motion A1, as an amendment to Motion A, at end insert, “and do propose Amendment 2H as an amendment to Amendment 2F, and Amendment 2J as an amendment to Amendment 2G, 2H In paragraph (a), at the end of inserted subsection (A1)(b), insert “, including how such persons can be disincentivised from issuing fixed penalty notices for the purpose of generating any direct or indirect financial benefit. (A2) Any person found to be in breach of the guidance under subsection (A1)(b) may have their designation revoked by the relevant local authority.” 2J In paragraph (a), at the end of inserted subsection (A1), insert “, including how such persons can be disincentivised from issuing fixed penalty notices for the purpose of generating any direct or indirect financial benefit. (A2) Any person found to be in breach of the guidance under subsection (A1) may have their designation revoked by the relevant local authority.””
Peers' vote466 peersContent · 282Not content · 184Conservative 187 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 156 not content · Liberal Democrat 60 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 17 content, 22 not content · Non-affiliated 11 content, 6 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Green Party 1 content, 0 not content
- 16 April 2026Government won
Baroness Kidron moved Motion V1, as an amendment to Motion V, to leave out from “House” to end and insert “do insist on its Amendments 360, 368, 369, 370, 371 and 372.”
Peers' vote236 peersContent · 115Not content · 121Labour 1 content, 117 not content · Conservative 46 content, 0 not content · Liberal Democrat 37 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 23 content, 2 not content · Non-affiliated 6 content, 2 not content · Bishops 1 content, 0 not content · Plaid Cymru 1 content, 0 not content
- 16 April 2026Government defeated
Lord Davies of Gower moved Motion U1, as an amendment to Motion U, to leave out from “House” to end and insert “do insist on its Amendment 359.”
Peers' vote330 peersContent · 186Not content · 144Labour 0 content, 130 not content · Conservative 124 content, 0 not content · Liberal Democrat 41 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 12 content, 11 not content · Non-affiliated 6 content, 2 not content · Bishops 0 content, 1 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 1 content, 0 not content · Plaid Cymru 1 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 1 content, 0 not content
- 16 April 2026Government defeated
Baroness Doocey moved Motion S1, as an amendment to Motion S, to leave out from “House” to end and insert “do insist on its Amendment 342.”
Peers' vote334 peersContent · 192Not content · 142Labour 0 content, 133 not content · Conservative 124 content, 0 not content · Liberal Democrat 43 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 15 content, 6 not content · Non-affiliated 7 content, 2 not content · Bishops 0 content, 1 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 1 content, 0 not content · Plaid Cymru 1 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 1 content, 0 not content
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- 16 April 2026Government won
Lord Davies of Gower moved Motion R1, as an amendment to Motion R, at end to insert “, and do propose Amendment 339B in lieu, 339B After Clause 151, insert the following new Clause, “IOPC investigations where officer acquitted (1) The Police Reform Act 2002 is amended in accordance with subsections (2) to (5). (2) In section 13B, (a) in subsection (1), at end insert, “but this is subject to the exception in section 13BA.”; (b) in subsection (2), at beginning, for “The” substitute “Unless the exception in section 13BA applies, the”. (3) After section 13B, insert, “13BA No re-investigation on acquittal for the same conduct (1) Where this section applies, the Director-General may not make a determination under section 13B(2) to re-investigate the complaint, recordable conduct matter or DSI matter. (2) This section applies where, (a) the Director-General, appropriate authority or relevant review body (as the case may be) has made a determination under paragraphs 23(2)(c), 24(2)(b) or 25(4G) of Schedule 3,(b) as a result of the determination mentioned in paragraph (a), the Director of Public Prosecutions has brought criminal proceedings against the relevant person, and (c) the relevant person has been acquitted in those criminal proceedings. (3) The exception in subsection (1) does not apply only if, (a) the relevant authority has come into possession of new and compelling evidence relating to the conduct that was the subject of the investigation, and (b) the relevant authority is of the reasonable opinion that the new evidence would, if considered, be likely to lead to a finding of misconduct or gross misconduct. (4) In subsection (3), (a) evidence is new if it was not adduced in the proceedings in which the person was acquitted (nor, if those were appeal proceedings, in earlier proceedings to which the appeal related); (b) evidence is compelling if, (i) it is reliable, (ii) it is substantial, and (iii) in the context of the outstanding issues, it appears highly probative of the case against the acquitted person. (5) For the purposes of subsection (4)(b)(iii), the outstanding issues are the issues in dispute in the proceedings in which the person was acquitted and, if those were appeal proceedings, any other issues remaining in dispute from earlier proceedings to which the appeal related. (6) For the purposes of subsection (3), it is irrelevant whether any evidence would have been admissible in earlier proceedings against the acquitted person. (7) In this section, (a) “relevant person” means the person to whose conduct the investigation related; (b) “relevant authority” means the Director-General, appropriate authority or relevant review body (as the case may be).” (4) After paragraph 24C of Schedule 3, insert, “Investigation where person acquitted in criminal proceedings 24D (1) This paragraph applies where, (a) an investigation of a complaint, conduct matter or DSI matter (“the index investigation”) under paragraphs 16, 18 or 19 has concluded, (b) the final report has been submitted to the relevant authority under paragraph 22, (c) the relevant authority has made a determination under paragraphs 23(2)(c), 24(2)(b) or 25(4F), (d) as a result of the determination mentioned in sub-paragraph (b), the Director of Public Prosecutions has brought criminal proceedings against the relevant person, and (e) the relevant person has been acquitted in those criminal proceedings. (2) In this paragraph, (a) “relevant person” means the person to whose conduct the index investigation related; (b) “relevant authority” means the Director General, appropriate authority or relevant review body (as the case may be). (3) Where this paragraph applies, the relevant authority may not, (a) initiate a new investigation, (b) re-open an investigation, (c) continue an investigation, or (d) order a re-investigation under paragraph 25, against the relevant person in relation to the same complaint, conduct matter or DSI matter that was the subject of the index investigation. (4) Sub-paragraph (3) does not apply only if, (a) the relevant authority has come into possession of new and compelling evidence relating to the conduct that was the subject of the investigation, and (b) the relevant authority is of the reasonable opinion that the new evidence would, if considered, be likely to lead to a finding of misconduct or gross misconduct. (5) In sub-paragraph (4), (a) evidence is new if it was not adduced in the proceedings in which the person was acquitted (nor, if those were appeal proceedings, in earlier proceedings to which the appeal related); (b) evidence is compelling if, (i) it is reliable, (ii) it is substantial, and (iii) in the context of the outstanding issues, it appears highly probative of the case against the acquitted person; (6) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (4)(b)(iii), the outstanding issues are the issues in dispute in the proceedings in which the person was acquitted and, if those were appeal proceedings, any other issues remaining in dispute from earlier proceedings to which the appeal related. (7) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (4), it is irrelevant whether any evidence would have been admissible in earlier proceedings against the acquitted person.” (5) In paragraph 25, (a) after sub-paragraph (4D) insert, “(4DA) The Director-General may not direct that the complaint be re-investigated under sub-paragraph (4C)(b) if paragraph 24D applies in relation to that investigation.”; (b) after sub-paragraph (4E) insert, “(4EA) The local policing body may not make a recommendation to the appropriate authority that the complaint be re-investigated if paragraph 24D applies in relation to the conduct to which the investigation related.” (6) The Police (Conduct) Regulations 2020 are amended in accordance with subsections (7) to (10). (7) In regulation 23 (referral of case to misconduct proceedings), (a) in paragraph (3), (i) in sub-paragraph (b), for “(whatever the outcome of those proceedings)”, substitute “and the officer concerned has been found guilty”; (ii) before second “regulation” insert “regulation 23A,”; (b) in paragraph (9), after “10(3)” insert “and regulation 23A”. (8) After regulation 23, insert, “Prohibition on misconduct proceedings where officer has been acquitted 23A. (1) This regulation applies where, (a) the appropriate authority has made a determination that misconduct proceedings should be brought against the officer concerned under regulation 23(1)(b), (2)(c) or (3), (b) the misconduct proceedings have been suspended by virtue of regulation 10(3), (c) any criminal proceedings have concluded, and (d) the officer concerned has been acquitted in those criminal proceedings. (2) This regulation also applies where, (a) the Director General has given the appropriate authority a direction to bring misconduct proceedings against a person under paragraph 23(5A)(e) of Schedule 3 to the 2002 Act, (b) the appropriate authority has brought misconduct proceedings against the officer concerned in compliance with the direction mentioned in sub-paragraph (a), (c) those misconduct proceedings have been suspended by virtue of regulation 10(3), (d) any criminal proceedings have concluded, and (e) the officer concerned has been acquitted in those criminal proceedings. (3) Where this regulation applies, (a) regulations 23(3) and (9) do not apply, (b) the Director General must withdraw the direction to the appropriate authority to bring misconduct proceedings against the officer concerned, and (c) the appropriate authority must direct that the misconduct proceedings be withdrawn. (4) The Director General must withdraw the direction to bring misconduct proceedings under paragraph (3)(b) as soon as the Director General receives notification that the officer concerned has been acquitted in any criminal proceedings. (5) The appropriate authority must terminate the misconduct proceedings under paragraph (3)(c) as soon as the Director General receives notification that the officer concerned has been acquitted in any criminal proceedings. (6) Paragraph (3) does not apply only if, (a) the appropriate authority or the Director General has come into possession of new and compelling evidence relating to the conduct that was the subject of the investigation, and (b) the appropriate authority or the Director General is of the reasonable opinion that the new evidence would, if considered, be likely to lead to a finding of misconduct or gross misconduct. (7) In paragraph (6), (a) evidence is new if it was not adduced in the proceedings in which the person was acquitted (nor, if those were appeal proceedings, in earlier proceedings to which the appeal related); (b) evidence is compelling if, (i) it is reliable, (ii) it is substantial, and (iii) in the context of the outstanding issues, it appears highly probative of the case against the acquitted person; (8) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (7)(b)(iii), the outstanding issues are the issues in dispute in the proceedings in which the person was acquitted and, if those were appeal proceedings, any other issues remaining in dispute from earlier proceedings to which the appeal related. (9) For the purposes of paragraph (6), it is irrelevant whether any evidence would have been admissible in earlier proceedings against the acquitted person.” (9) In regulation 49 (referral of case to accelerated misconduct hearing), (a) in paragraph (3), (i) in sub-paragraph (b), omit “(whatever the outcome)”, (ii) after “determination,” insert “subject to regulation 49A”; (b) in paragraph (4), after “10(3)”, insert “and 49A”. (10) After regulation 49, insert, “Prohibition on referral of case to accelerated hearing where officer acquitted 49A. (1) This regulation applies where, (a) the appropriate authority has made a determination that is within paragraph (2), (b) the appropriate authority has referred the case to an accelerated misconduct hearing under regulation 49(4) or (7), (c) the accelerated misconduct hearing has been suspended by virtue of regulation 10(3), (d) any criminal proceedings have concluded, and (e) the officer concerned in those criminal proceedings has been acquitted. (2) A determination is within this paragraph if, (a) it is a determination that the special conditions are satisfied under regulation 49(1), or (b) it is a further determination that the special conditions are satisfied under regulation 49(3). (3) Where this regulation applies, (a) regulations 49(3) and (7) do not apply, and (b) the appropriate authority must withdraw the referral of the case to accelerated misconduct proceedings. (4) Paragraph (3) does not apply only if, (a) the appropriate authority has come into possession of new and compelling evidence relating to the conduct that was the subject of the investigation, and (b) the appropriate authority is of the reasonable opinion that the new evidence would, if considered, be likely to lead to a finding of misconduct or gross misconduct. (5) In paragraph (4), (a) evidence is new if it was not adduced in the proceedings in which the person was acquitted (nor, if those were appeal proceedings, in earlier proceedings to which the appeal related); (b) evidence is compelling if, (i) it is reliable, (ii) it is substantial, and (iii) in the context of the outstanding issues, it appears highly probative of the case against the acquitted person; (6) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (5)(b)(iii), the outstanding issues are the issues in dispute in the proceedings in which the person was acquitted and, if those were appeal proceedings, any other issues remaining in dispute from earlier proceedings to which the appeal related. (7) For the purposes of paragraphs (4) to (6), it is irrelevant whether any evidence would have been admissible in earlier proceedings against the acquitted person.”””
Peers' vote289 peersContent · 135Not content · 154Labour 0 content, 133 not content · Conservative 124 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 5 content, 17 not content · Non-affiliated 5 content, 2 not content · Bishops 0 content, 1 not content · Plaid Cymru 0 content, 1 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 1 content, 0 not content
- 16 April 2026Government won
Lord Young of Acton moved Motion Q1, as an amendment to Motion Q, leave out from “House” to end and insert “do insist on its Amendment 334.”
Peers' vote334 peersContent · 142Not content · 192Labour 0 content, 132 not content · Conservative 123 content, 0 not content · Liberal Democrat 0 content, 41 not content · Crossbench 10 content, 13 not content · Non-affiliated 7 content, 4 not content · Bishops 0 content, 1 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 1 content, 0 not content · Plaid Cymru 0 content, 1 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 1 content, 0 not content
- 16 April 2026Government defeated
Lord Davies of Gower moved Motion D1, as an amendment to Motion D, leave out from “House” to end and insert “do insist on its Amendment 11.”
Peers' vote369 peersContent · 225Not content · 144Conservative 144 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 130 not content · Liberal Democrat 49 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 19 content, 9 not content · Non-affiliated 7 content, 5 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Bishops 1 content, 0 not content · Plaid Cymru 1 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 1 content, 0 not content
- 16 April 2026Government defeated
Lord Clement-Jones moved Motion A1, as an amendment to Motion A, at end insert “, and do propose Amendment 2D as an amendment to Amendment 2B, and Amendment 2E as an amendment to Amendment 2C, 2D Leave out from “section” in line 3 to end and insert “must include provision setting out how to prevent authorised people or companies from being incentivised to issue fixed penalty notices under section 52 for the purposes of generating any direct or indirect financial benefit” 2E Leave out from “section” in line 3 to end and insert “must include provision setting out how to prevent authorised people or companies from being incentivised to issue fixed penalty notices under section 68 for the purposes of generating any direct or indirect financial benefit””
Peers' vote357 peersContent · 216Not content · 141Conservative 142 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 127 not content · Liberal Democrat 45 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 16 content, 11 not content · Non-affiliated 8 content, 3 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Plaid Cymru 1 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 1 content, 0 not content
- 25 March 2026Government defeated
Baroness Owen of Alderley Edge moved amendment 2, in subsection (2), after inserted subsection (3A), to insert, “(3AA) A duty to record and report the average time taken to take down content under the duty in subsection (3A) to OFCOM and to publish the information publicly.”
Peers' vote451 peersContent · 306Not content · 145Conservative 169 content, 0 not content · Labour 2 content, 140 not content · Liberal Democrat 58 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 53 content, 4 not content · Non-affiliated 13 content, 1 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 4 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Green Party 2 content, 0 not content · Plaid Cymru 2 content, 0 not content
- 18 March 2026Government won
Lord Hanson of Flint moved amendment 429B, after clause 212, to insert the new clause Power to amend Online Safety Act 2023.
Peers' vote147 peersContent · 83Not content · 64Labour 81 content, 0 not content · Conservative 0 content, 37 not content · Liberal Democrat 0 content, 13 not content · Crossbench 0 content, 11 not content · Non-affiliated 2 content, 1 not content · Green Party 0 content, 1 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 0 content, 1 not content
- 18 March 2026Government won
Lord Carter of Haslemere moved amendment 429ZA, to leave out clause 212.
Peers' vote152 peersContent · 69Not content · 83Labour 0 content, 81 not content · Conservative 36 content, 0 not content · Liberal Democrat 17 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 12 content, 0 not content · Non-affiliated 2 content, 2 not content · Green Party 1 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 1 content, 0 not content
- 18 March 2026
The Lord Bishop of Leicester moved amendment 426D, after clause 208, to insert the new clause Abortion: requirement for in-person consultation if the pregnant woman or girl is under the age of 18.
Peers' vote231 peersContent · 68Not content · 163Labour 2 content, 108 not content · Conservative 40 content, 6 not content · Liberal Democrat 2 content, 27 not content · Crossbench 7 content, 16 not content · Bishops 8 content, 0 not content · Non-affiliated 3 content, 4 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 5 content, 0 not content · Green Party 0 content, 1 not content · Plaid Cymru 0 content, 1 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 1 content, 0 not content
- 18 March 2026
Baroness Wolf of Dulwich moved amendment 426C, after clause 208, to insert the new clause Offence of obtaining abortifacients by false representation.
Peers' vote236 peersContent · 70Not content · 166Labour 2 content, 110 not content · Conservative 44 content, 4 not content · Liberal Democrat 2 content, 29 not content · Crossbench 11 content, 16 not content · Non-affiliated 3 content, 5 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 5 content, 0 not content · Bishops 3 content, 0 not content · Green Party 0 content, 1 not content · Plaid Cymru 0 content, 1 not content
- 18 March 2026
Baroness Thornton moved amendment 426B, after clause 208, to insert the new clause Provisions for pardons and criminal records of women prosecuted under abortion Law.
Peers' vote238 peersContent · 180Not content · 58Labour 116 content, 2 not content · Conservative 5 content, 41 not content · Liberal Democrat 30 content, 2 not content · Crossbench 21 content, 6 not content · Non-affiliated 5 content, 2 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 0 content, 5 not content · Bishops 1 content, 0 not content · Green Party 1 content, 0 not content · Plaid Cymru 1 content, 0 not content
- 18 March 2026
Baroness Stroud moved amendment 425, after clause 208, to insert the new clause Abortion: requirement for in-person consultation.
Peers' vote310 peersContent · 119Not content · 191Labour 3 content, 120 not content · Conservative 81 content, 9 not content · Liberal Democrat 3 content, 31 not content · Crossbench 10 content, 21 not content · Non-affiliated 5 content, 7 not content · Bishops 9 content, 0 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 5 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Green Party 0 content, 2 not content · Plaid Cymru 0 content, 1 not content
- 18 March 2026
Baroness Monckton of Dallington Forest moved amendment 424, to leave out clause 208.
Peers' vote333 peersContent · 148Not content · 185Labour 5 content, 121 not content · Conservative 97 content, 7 not content · Crossbench 19 content, 20 not content · Liberal Democrat 3 content, 28 not content · Non-affiliated 6 content, 6 not content · Bishops 10 content, 0 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 5 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Green Party 0 content, 2 not content · Plaid Cymru 0 content, 1 not content
- 18 March 2026Government defeated
Baroness Kidron moved amendment 422D, after clause 207, to insert the new clause AI chatbots: content promoting terrorist and national security offences.
Peers' vote351 peersContent · 203Not content · 148Labour 3 content, 142 not content · Conservative 79 content, 2 not content · Crossbench 45 content, 1 not content · Liberal Democrat 46 content, 0 not content · Non-affiliated 10 content, 3 not content · Bishops 9 content, 0 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 5 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Green Party 2 content, 0 not content · Plaid Cymru 1 content, 0 not content
- 18 March 2026Government defeated
Lord Davies of Gower moved amendment 422C, after clause 207, to insert the new clause Proscription status of Iran-related entities: review.
Peers' vote411 peersContent · 220Not content · 191Labour 0 content, 157 not content · Conservative 135 content, 0 not content · Liberal Democrat 50 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 12 content, 29 not content · Non-affiliated 11 content, 5 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 5 content, 0 not content · Bishops 3 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Green Party 1 content, 0 not content
- 18 March 2026Government defeated
Baroness Forster of Aghadrumsee moved amendment 418, after clause 201, to insert the new clause Glorification of terrorism: removal of emulation requirement.
Peers' vote419 peersContent · 231Not content · 188Labour 0 content, 161 not content · Conservative 131 content, 1 not content · Liberal Democrat 53 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 24 content, 21 not content · Non-affiliated 12 content, 5 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 5 content, 0 not content · Bishops 3 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content
- 18 March 2026Government defeated
Baroness Doocey moved amendment 409G, in clause 183, page 235, line 3, at end to insert, “(2A) In determining whether to make a youth diversion order in respect of the respondent, the court must be provided with evidence relating to, (a) the alternative interventions that have been considered or previously applied, (b) the reasons why such interventions were considered inappropriate, unsuitable, or unsuccessful, and (c) consultations undertaken by the police with relevant individuals, experts or agencies, which may include youth justice services.”
Peers' vote414 peersContent · 225Not content · 189Labour 0 content, 157 not content · Conservative 131 content, 0 not content · Liberal Democrat 56 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 20 content, 25 not content · Non-affiliated 9 content, 6 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 5 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 2 content, 1 not content · Green Party 1 content, 0 not content · Plaid Cymru 1 content, 0 not content
- 11 March 2026Government won
Lord Davies of Gower moved amendment 394, after clause 171, to insert the new clause Presumption against prosecution for alleged conduct by authorised firearms Officers.
Peers' vote197 peersContent · 44Not content · 153Labour 0 content, 127 not content · Conservative 41 content, 0 not content · Liberal Democrat 0 content, 13 not content · Crossbench 2 content, 6 not content · Non-affiliated 0 content, 4 not content · Plaid Cymru 0 content, 2 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 1 content, 0 not content · Green Party 0 content, 1 not content
- 11 March 2026Government defeated
Lord Davies of Gower moved amendment 391, after clause 167, to insert the new clause Misconduct investigations where officer acquitted.
Peers' vote316 peersContent · 163Not content · 153Conservative 149 content, 1 not content · Labour 0 content, 140 not content · Crossbench 4 content, 5 not content · Non-affiliated 5 content, 3 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 4 content, 0 not content · Plaid Cymru 0 content, 2 not content · Bishops 0 content, 1 not content · Green Party 0 content, 1 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 1 content, 0 not content
- 11 March 2026Government defeated
Lord Young of Acton moved amendment 387B, as an amendment to replace amendment 387, after clause 160, to insert the new clause Abolition of non-crime hate incidents (No. 2).
Peers' vote448 peersContent · 227Not content · 221Conservative 178 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 152 not content · Liberal Democrat 1 content, 49 not content · Crossbench 29 content, 9 not content · Non-affiliated 12 content, 6 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 5 content, 0 not content · Green Party 0 content, 2 not content · Plaid Cymru 0 content, 2 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 2 content, 0 not content · Bishops 0 content, 1 not content
- 11 March 2026Government defeated
Baroness Buscombe moved amendment 387A, after clause 160, to insert the new clause Duration of closure notices and orders: extension.
Peers' vote395 peersContent · 215Not content · 180Conservative 181 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 153 not content · Crossbench 14 content, 19 not content · Non-affiliated 12 content, 6 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 5 content, 0 not content · Plaid Cymru 2 content, 0 not content · Bishops 0 content, 1 not content · Liberal Democrat 0 content, 1 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 1 content, 0 not content
- 9 March 2026Government won
Baroness Doocey moved amendment 380, in clause 154, page 201, line 24, at end to insert, “(7A) Authorised persons listed in section 71A may not use the information referenced in subsection (1) for the purposes of biometric searches using facial recognition technology.”
Peers' vote163 peersContent · 40Not content · 123Labour 0 content, 117 not content · Liberal Democrat 38 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 0 content, 3 not content · Non-affiliated 1 content, 1 not content · Conservative 1 content, 0 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 0 content, 1 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 0 content, 1 not content
- 9 March 2026Government won
Lord Davies of Gower moved amendment 377D, after clause 142, to insert the new clause Prohibition of protests.
Peers' vote251 peersContent · 68Not content · 183Labour 0 content, 139 not content · Conservative 66 content, 0 not content · Liberal Democrat 0 content, 38 not content · Crossbench 1 content, 3 not content · Non-affiliated 1 content, 2 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 0 content, 1 not content
- 9 March 2026Government won
Lord Davies of Gower moved amendment 377C, after clause 142, to insert the new clause Extension of notice period for public processions.
Peers' vote261 peersContent · 76Not content · 185Labour 0 content, 139 not content · Conservative 69 content, 0 not content · Liberal Democrat 0 content, 39 not content · Crossbench 1 content, 4 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 4 content, 0 not content · Non-affiliated 1 content, 3 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 1 content, 0 not content
- 9 March 2026Government won
Lord Faulks moved amendment 377, after clause 142, to insert the new clause Lawful or reasonable excuse defence for public order offences.
Peers' vote233 peersContent · 82Not content · 151Labour 0 content, 140 not content · Conservative 70 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 3 content, 3 not content · Liberal Democrat 0 content, 6 not content · Non-affiliated 4 content, 2 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 4 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 1 content, 0 not content
- 9 March 2026Government defeated
Lord Walney moved amendment 371A, after clause 137, to insert the new clause Designation and restriction of Extreme Criminal Protest Groups.
Peers' vote362 peersContent · 200Not content · 162Conservative 161 content, 0 not content · Labour 1 content, 151 not content · Crossbench 21 content, 3 not content · Non-affiliated 10 content, 3 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 4 content, 0 not content · Green Party 0 content, 2 not content · Liberal Democrat 1 content, 1 not content · Plaid Cymru 0 content, 2 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 2 content, 0 not content
- 9 March 2026Government won
Lord Strasburger moved amendment 369A, in clause 133, page 176, line 10, to leave out subsection (2) and insert, “(2) It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under this section to show that they had a reasonable excuse for wearing or otherwise using the item at the material time.”
Peers' vote260 peersContent · 88Not content · 172Labour 0 content, 152 not content · Liberal Democrat 56 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 23 content, 17 not content · Non-affiliated 6 content, 3 not content · Green Party 2 content, 0 not content · Plaid Cymru 1 content, 0 not content
- 9 March 2026Government won
Lord Marks of Henley-on-Thames moved amendment 369, before clause 133, to insert the new clause The right to protest. The House divided.
Peers' vote265 peersContent · 75Not content · 190Labour 0 content, 150 not content · Liberal Democrat 56 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 8 content, 33 not content · Non-affiliated 5 content, 7 not content · Green Party 2 content, 0 not content · Bishops 1 content, 0 not content · Conservative 1 content, 0 not content · Plaid Cymru 1 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 1 content, 0 not content
- 4 March 2026Government won
Baroness Stowell of Beeston moved amendment 359, after clause 124, to insert the new clause Assault of public-facing worker.
Peers' vote261 peersContent · 129Not content · 132Labour 0 content, 131 not content · Conservative 105 content, 0 not content · Liberal Democrat 11 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 7 content, 0 not content · Non-affiliated 3 content, 1 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 1 content, 0 not content · Green Party 1 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 1 content, 0 not content
- 4 March 2026Government won
Lord Marks of Henley-on-Thames moved amendment 358, after clause 124, to insert the new clause Controlling or coercive behaviour by persons providing psychotherapy or counselling services.
Peers' vote198 peersContent · 52Not content · 146Labour 0 content, 138 not content · Liberal Democrat 41 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 6 content, 6 not content · Non-affiliated 1 content, 2 not content · Conservative 2 content, 0 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 1 content, 0 not content · Green Party 1 content, 0 not content
- 4 March 2026Government won
Lord Hanson of Flint moved amendment 334, after clause 121, to insert the new clause Aggravated offences.
Peers' vote358 peersContent · 213Not content · 145Labour 141 content, 0 not content · Conservative 3 content, 135 not content · Liberal Democrat 44 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 18 content, 2 not content · Non-affiliated 4 content, 3 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 0 content, 4 not content · Green Party 2 content, 0 not content · Plaid Cymru 1 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 0 content, 1 not content
- 4 March 2026Government won
Lord Hogan-Howe moved amendment 326, in clause 121, page 167, line 16, after “both”, to insert “and up to 12 points on any relevant driver’s licence”. The Houe divided:
Peers' vote222 peersContent · 41Not content · 181Labour 0 content, 161 not content · Crossbench 28 content, 13 not content · Conservative 6 content, 2 not content · Non-affiliated 3 content, 3 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Green Party 0 content, 1 not content · Liberal Democrat 1 content, 0 not content · Plaid Cymru 0 content, 1 not content
- 2 March 2026Government defeated
Baroness Bertin moved amendment 300A, after clause 91, to insert the new clause Amendment of Protection of Children Act 1978.
Peers' vote282 peersContent · 142Not content · 140Labour 0 content, 136 not content · Conservative 114 content, 0 not content · Liberal Democrat 12 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 8 content, 2 not content · Non-affiliated 3 content, 2 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 2 content, 0 not content
- 2 March 2026Government defeated
Baroness Bertin moved amendment 300, after clause 91, to insert the new clause Pornographic content: duty to verify age.
Peers' vote283 peersContent · 143Not content · 140Labour 0 content, 136 not content · Conservative 114 content, 0 not content · Liberal Democrat 13 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 8 content, 2 not content · Non-affiliated 3 content, 2 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 2 content, 0 not content
- 2 March 2026Government defeated
Baroness Bertin moved amendment 297AA, as an amendment to amendment 297, in subsection (1), in inserted section 67E(1)(d), to leave out from second “related,” to end of inserted subsection (2) and insert “as defined in section 27 (family relationships) of the Sexual Offences Act 2003.”
Peers' vote287 peersContent · 144Not content · 143Labour 0 content, 137 not content · Conservative 114 content, 0 not content · Liberal Democrat 14 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 7 content, 2 not content · Non-affiliated 3 content, 4 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content
- 2 March 2026Government defeated
Baroness Bertin moved amendment 281A, in Schedule 11, page 324, line 13, at end to insert, 66AD Possession of software to create or amend a digitally produced sexually explicit photograph or film.
Peers' vote284 peersContent · 144Not content · 140Labour 0 content, 135 not content · Conservative 111 content, 0 not content · Liberal Democrat 13 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 10 content, 2 not content · Non-affiliated 4 content, 3 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content
- 2 March 2026Government defeated
Baroness Owen of Alderley Edge moved amendment 274, after clause 89, to insert the new clause Hashing.
Peers' vote347 peersContent · 192Not content · 155Labour 0 content, 147 not content · Conservative 137 content, 0 not content · Liberal Democrat 27 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 15 content, 4 not content · Non-affiliated 7 content, 4 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content
- 2 March 2026Government defeated
Baroness Owen of Alderley Edge moved amendment 273, after clause 89, to insert the new clause Duty to make deprivation and deletion orders (non-consensual intimate images).
Peers' vote357 peersContent · 202Not content · 155Labour 0 content, 147 not content · Conservative 140 content, 0 not content · Liberal Democrat 29 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 20 content, 4 not content · Non-affiliated 7 content, 4 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content
- 2 March 2026Government won
Baroness Walmsley moved amendment 262, in clause 79, page 106, line 40, at end to insert, “(6A) The sixth case is where P witnesses a child displaying sexualised, sexually harmful or other behaviour, physical signs of abuse or consequences of sexual abuse, such as pregnancy or a sexually transmitted disease, to an extent that would cause a reasonable person who engages in the same relevant activity as P to suspect that a child sex offence may have been committed. (6B) The seventh case is where P witnesses a person (A) behaving in the presence of a child in a way that would cause a reasonable person who engages in the same relevant activity as P to suspect that A may have committed a child sex offence. (6C) A failure to comply with the duty under section 72(1) is not an offence where the reason to suspect that a child sex offence may have been committed arises from subsection (6A) or subsection (6B).”
Peers' vote239 peersContent · 61Not content · 178Labour 0 content, 156 not content · Liberal Democrat 48 content, 1 not content · Crossbench 7 content, 17 not content · Non-affiliated 3 content, 3 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 1 content, 0 not content · Green Party 1 content, 0 not content · Plaid Cymru 1 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 0 content, 1 not content
- 2 March 2026Government won
Baroness Grey-Thompson moved amendment 248B, after clause 77, to insert the new clause Penalty for failure to uphold duty to report suspected child sex offences.
Peers' vote248 peersContent · 71Not content · 177Labour 0 content, 154 not content · Liberal Democrat 49 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 12 content, 20 not content · Non-affiliated 5 content, 3 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 2 content, 0 not content · Green Party 1 content, 0 not content · Plaid Cymru 1 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 1 content, 0 not content
- 2 March 2026Government won
Baroness Kidron moved amendment 209, in clause 65, page 84, line 42, at end to insert, 46D Child sexual abuse image-generation risk assessment.
Peers' vote266 peersContent · 121Not content · 145Labour 2 content, 139 not content · Crossbench 49 content, 1 not content · Liberal Democrat 47 content, 0 not content · Conservative 11 content, 0 not content · Non-affiliated 6 content, 5 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 2 content, 0 not content · Green Party 1 content, 0 not content
- 25 February 2026Government won
Lord Cameron of Lochiel moved amendment 179, to leave out clause 40.
Peers' vote174 peersContent · 43Not content · 131Labour 0 content, 127 not content · Conservative 39 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 3 content, 2 not content · Non-affiliated 1 content, 2 not content
- 25 February 2026Government defeated
Lord Davies of Gower moved amendment 27, in clause 27, page 31, line 8, to leave out “4” and insert “10”.
Peers' vote320 peersContent · 172Not content · 148Labour 0 content, 143 not content · Conservative 127 content, 0 not content · Liberal Democrat 30 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 6 content, 2 not content · Non-affiliated 4 content, 2 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 2 content, 0 not content · Green Party 0 content, 1 not content
- 25 February 2026Government won
Earl Russell moved amendment 18, after clause 9, to insert the new clause Waste crime: NCA priority.
Peers' vote211 peersContent · 59Not content · 152Labour 0 content, 141 not content · Liberal Democrat 44 content, 1 not content · Crossbench 3 content, 6 not content · Conservative 7 content, 1 not content · Non-affiliated 1 content, 2 not content · Green Party 2 content, 0 not content · Plaid Cymru 2 content, 0 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 0 content, 1 not content
- 25 February 2026Government defeated
Lord Davies of Gower moved amendment 13, in clause 9, page 17, line 27, at end to insert, “(1A) The guidance issued about the enforcement of offences under section 33 must ensure that, where a person is convicted of a relevant offence, they are liable for the costs incurred through loss or damage resulting from the offence. (1B) The guidance must also ensure that it requires the waste regulation authority to engage with the local police force to take all reasonable measures to ensure that the landowner, or community, responsible for the land upon which the relevant offence occurs, is not liable for the costs incurred resulting from the offence.”
Peers' vote363 peersContent · 213Not content · 150Conservative 171 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 145 not content · Crossbench 23 content, 2 not content · Non-affiliated 6 content, 3 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 5 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Green Party 2 content, 0 not content · Plaid Cymru 2 content, 0 not content · Liberal Democrat 1 content, 0 not content
- 25 February 2026Government defeated
Lord Clement-Jones moved amendment 7, in clause 4, page 12, line 11, at end to insert, “(5) For the purposes of this section, any authorised person or company issuing fixed penalty notices under the provisions listed in subsection (6) must not receive, directly or indirectly, any financial bene-fit that is contingent upon, (a) the issuing of a fixed penalty notice, or (b) the number or value of fixed penalty notices issued. (6) The provisions are, (a) section 52, and (b) section 68, of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (fixed penalty notices). (7) For the purposes of subsection (5), a financial benefit includes, but is not limited to, (a) any commission, bonus, incentive payment, or performance-related remuneration; (b) any benefit provided under a contract, arrangement, or understanding that links remuneration to enforcement outcomes; (c) any financial profit accrued by an employer; (d) any non-monetary benefit prescribed by regulations. (8) Any employer or person found to be in breach of subsection (5) may have their arrangements, ac-creditation or authorisation revoked by the chief officer of police or relevant local authority.”
Peers' vote393 peersContent · 205Not content · 188Labour 0 content, 156 not content · Conservative 128 content, 0 not content · Liberal Democrat 56 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 4 content, 25 not content · Non-affiliated 8 content, 5 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 4 content, 1 not content · Green Party 2 content, 0 not content · Plaid Cymru 2 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 1 content, 1 not content
- 25 February 2026Government won
Baroness Doocey moved amendment 1, in clause 1, page 2, line 4, to leave out “just and convenient” and insert “necessary and proportionate”.
Peers' vote264 peersContent · 86Not content · 178Labour 0 content, 154 not content · Liberal Democrat 57 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 20 content, 18 not content · Non-affiliated 4 content, 4 not content · Green Party 2 content, 0 not content · Plaid Cymru 2 content, 0 not content · Conservative 1 content, 0 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 0 content, 1 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 0 content, 1 not content
Lords votes last updated 18 October 2026. Source: UK Parliament Lords Votes API.
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