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<p>The Government are committed to driving down rural crime. Whether someone lives
in the countryside, a town, or a city, they should have the same peace of mind when
going about their daily lives, and they should get the same high-quality service from
the police if they fall victim to a crime.</p><p>The Home Secretary, Ministers and
officials meet with a range of stakeholders on a regular basis to discuss how best
to tackle rural crime and are taking important steps to address issues that we know
affect rural communities.</p><p>The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act empowers
and equips the police and courts with the powers they need to combat hare coursing,
and the Government is supporting the Equipment Theft (Prevention) Bill, which aims
to prevent the theft of quad bikes and All-Terrain Vehicles. The Government is also
providing funding for the National Wildlife Crime Unit and new National Rural Crime
Unit, which will support forces nationally in their response to rural crime such as
theft of farming construction machinery, livestock theft and rural fly tipping.</p>
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