UK Parliament · Commons Division 223 · 27 January 2021
Vote on Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021
361 Aye / 267 No · majority 94 · 628 MPs recorded
This Act allows undercover police officers and intelligence agents to commit certain crimes (like theft or assault) while working undercover to investigate serious criminals. It sets out rules for when they're allowed to do this and who has to approve it, aiming to balance catching criminals with protecting the public.