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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-06-15more like thismore than 2022-06-15
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Home Office more like this
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answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Crime: Gambling more like this
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pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the report from the Commission on Crime and Gambling Related Harms Police awareness and practice regarding gambling related harms, published in June; and in particular, the finding that there is a lack of awareness among police forces about the links between crime and gambling harms. more like this
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Lord Foster of Bath more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-06-29more like thismore than 2022-06-29
answer text <p>The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) has acknowledged the importance for police and others to be able to recognise the signs early when dealing with somebody with a gambling addiction who is going through the criminal justice process, to ensure the best support is offered. Policing is collaborating with both the public and private sectors to improve the understanding of officers and staff of the signs to look out for.</p><p>In September 2021, a Level 2 Ofqual course, funded by the Gambling Commission, was developed and launched in collaboration with a number of experts from Gambling Health Alliance, Beacon Gambling Trust, Unite the Union and Addiction Recovery Agency. This course provides better knowledge for those working in the criminal justice system as well as those within the gambling industry, on understanding and spotting early signs of gambling addictions. This course is the first step in improving the understanding of those working within the criminal justice system, who will come across addicts in their role, using a First Aid approach to addressing and supporting those experiencing gambling-related harms.</p><p>The NPCC is currently gathering best practice from police forces on early screening of gambling addicts, ensuring the right offer of support is in place, and signposting where people can seek further help. The Government will continue to work closely with them to understand their findings and consider next steps.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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less than 2022-06-29T16:41:03.73Zmore like thismore than 2022-06-29T16:41:03.73Z
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label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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label Biography information for Lord Foster of Bath more like this