The proportionate use of investigatory and disruptive powers is essential to tackle the threat we face from terrorism and serious crime. Following the terrorist attacks last year, there has been a significant shift in the terrorist threat to the UK …
Today, Her Majesty's Inspectorate of the Constabulary and Fire & rescue Services published its report into hate crime. Coverage of the inspection report, commissioned by the previous Home Secretary, can be found here. The Government continues to do all it …
Expert panel of clinicians The Government has announced the establishment of an expert panel of clinicians to advise Ministers on any licence applications to prescribe cannabis-related medicinal products in exceptional cases where there is an unmet clinical need. This will ensure …
This week marks the 70th anniversary of the arrival of the Empire Windrush. Across the country, numerous events are being held to celebrate the enormous contribution members of the Windrush generation have made to this country.
The Home Office has today published a Statement of Intent and draft Immigration Rules which set out further details about how EU citizens and their families can obtain settled status in the UK.
Classification and scheduling of cannabis Cannabis is classified as a Class B drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, based on a harms assessment. This classification dictates the penalties for committing offences with the drug such as possession and …
At a speech in central London today, the Home Secretary unveiled the Government’s updated counter-terrorism strategy, CONTEST. Delivering his first keynote speech on security to an audience of community leaders, academics and counter-terrorism experts, Home Secretary Sajid Javid said: As …
A number of newspapers cover the Public Accounts Committee report on modern slavery today including the Times, Independent and Mirror. The report acknowledged that the UK is ahead of many countries when responding to modern slavery but makes a number …
We value the contribution made by former-Commonwealth citizens who have made a life in the UK. We are aware that concerns have been raised by some individuals who have resided in the UK for an extended period but feel they may …
Today’s Home Office main story is the launch of the Serious Violence Strategy.
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