Criminal Law and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026

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Expands prison officers' powers: allows use of incapacitant spray (subject to Firearms Act 1925 rules); updates Prisons Act 2007 accordingly.
Criminal justice changes: faster extradition via provisional arrest without warrant; DNA profile rules updated; accommodation-for-sex offences added; anti-social behaviour orders strengthened.
Courts and licensing: Chief Justice non-judicial functions clarified; outdoor seating areas of pubs can now be licensed; community service orders amended.