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UIN 9972

Theft: Freight

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answeredUnited Kingdom· UK Parliament· EN

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15 June 2026

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18 June 2026 · Answer

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18 June 2026

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To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has considered the potential merits of creating a separate offence category for freight and cargo theft; and if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of such a measure on (a)

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  1. 15 June 2026

    Written question

    To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has considered the potential merits of creating a separate offence category for freight and cargo theft; and if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of such a measure on (a)

    Source: Commons

  2. 18 June 2026

    Answer

    This Government is highly aware of the rising frequency of freight crime and the significant and damaging impact it can have on businesses and drivers. We are determined to crack down on it.The incidence of freight crime, where criminals are ripping the s...

    Source: Written answer

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