Source: Home Office published on this website Tuesday 30 2026 by Jill Powell
This circular is issued to inform partners of certain provisions of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 which came into force on 29 June 2026.
In this circular’s introduction it says:
1. “This circular is issued to inform the police and other relevant public authorities, of certain provisions of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 (“the Act”), which come into force on 29 June 2026. This circular does not constitute legal advice. It is not a statement of law and is not intended to provide a comprehensive description or interpretation of the provisions. The circular should be read alongside the Act and the accompanying explanatory notes, which can be found here: Crime and Policing Act 2026.
2. “Unless otherwise indicated, the provisions discussed in this circular extend to England and Wales only.”
