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North East NFU Chair Welcomes New Police Powers but Warns Rural Crime Still Rife
The Crime and Policing Bill gives police new powers to recover tracked machinery, while NFU says more action is needed on waste crime.
- The Crime and Policing Bill received Royal Assent on Wednesday, April 29, granting police new powers to enter premises without a warrant to recover electronically tracked stolen agricultural equipment.
- Agricultural vehicle thefts reported to insurers NFU Mutual cost £7 million in 2024, creating massive financial and emotional burdens that hamper food production and rural resilience.
- NFU Vice-president Robyn Munt called the legislation a "welcome step in the right direction," providing peace of mind to farming families impacted by equipment theft.
- Despite the new powers, Farmer Jane Bassett, NFU Midlands regional chair, noted the government must do more to address the undue burden of clearing illegally dumped waste.
- To maximize the bill's impact, the NFU continues to engage with MPs and stakeholders, emphasizing that police forces and councils must be properly resourced for effective enforcement.
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