Royal National Lifeboat Institution: Intimidation
Lords · Question HL3469 · Tabled 14 Sep 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 28 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by The Lord Bishop of Chester
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of recent aggression faced by RNLI volunteers; and what plans they have to support those who serve on lifeboats, particularly in light of their inclusion in the Assaults on Emergency Workers (
Answer
Answered by Lord Lemos, 28 Sep 2026
This Government values the vital work of emergency service workers and has taken action to strengthen protections and underline the seriousness of offences committed against them. That is why the law on assaults against emergency workers, including RNLI p...