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Theft of Tools of Trade (Sentencing) Bill

A Bill to make provision about sentencing for theft in relation to the theft of tools of trade; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Theft of Tools of Trade (Sentencing) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 11 December 2024 by Amanda Martin (Labour). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

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Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 11 Dec 2024
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 6 May 2026.