Government response to publication of hate crime statistics
Today, the Home Office has published hate crime statistics for 2018/2019.
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Home Secretary Telegraph op-ed on online safety
During a visit to Washington DC, Home Secretary Priti Patel last night (Thursday 3 October) signed an historic Agreement that will enable British law enforcement agencies to directly demand electronic data relating to terrorists, child sexual abusers and other serious …
Fact sheet: 'Be a force for all' police recruitment campaign
Today the Prime Minister and the Home Secretary have launched a national campaign to recruit 20,000 new police officers. The below factsheet details some of the key points of this announcement.
Home Secretary statement on the death of PC Andrew Harper
Following the tragic death of Thames Valley Police officer PC Andrew Harper, the Home Secretary has released the below statement. Home Secretary Priti Patel said I’m devastated and appalled by the tragic death of PC Andrew Harper and my thoughts …
Section 60 stop and search pilot extended
The Home Secretary Priti Patel announced yesterday (Sunday) that a pilot easing restrictions around emergency stop and search powers has been extended to all 43 police forces in England and Wales. The changes have been welcomed by officers and relatives …
Policing Minister: We are stopping deadly weapons hitting our streets
Today, Policing Minister Kit Malthouse has written in the Sunday Express about measures the Government is introducing to tackle violent crime, including preventing dangerous weapons reaching our streets. His words are below. Policing Minister Kit Malthouse said: In recent says …
Home Secretary: To all the police fighting violent crime on Britain's streets - I've got your back
Today, Home Secretary Priti Patel wrote in the Sun on Sunday about why she has lifted restrictions on emergency stop and search powers to help police tackle violent crime. Her words can be found below. Home Secretary Priti Patel said: …
Home Office in the media blog: Wednesday 10 July
Today's leading stories include coverage of the Front Line review into the experiences of police officers, and the Public Accounts Committee hearing into abuse of the student visa system. Front Line Review The Independent, Times, Telegraph and Today Programme cover the Office for …
Home Office in the media blog: Wednesday 3 July
Today's leading stories include coverage of medicinal cannabis, Subject Access Requests and the latest report from the Independent Monitoring Board.
Fact Sheet on online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
Updated: 5 November 2019 The government is committed to tackling Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (CSEA) in all its forms and to protect children from this terrible crime. Scale of CSEA Law enforcement agencies in the UK are currently arresting …