Home Office in the media blog: Monday 4 March
Today's Home Office in the media blog focuses on coverage of knife crime.
Home Secretary Op-Ed on the need for Knife Crime Prevention Orders
The Home Secretary, Sajid Javid, had an op-ed published in the Times’ Red Box this morning focused on the need for Knife Crime Prevention Orders. Please see below for the copy of his comments. This op-ed comes ahead of the …
County Lines sentencing - Ministerial Statement
This afternoon (Thursday 4 October) Zakaria Mohammed, 21, was sentenced to 14 years in prison at Birmingham Crown Court after he admitted four drugs conspiracy charges, and five Modern Slavery Act offences.
Victoria Atkins: our communities play a key role in tackling serious violence
The Minister for Crime, Safeguarding and Vulnerability, Victoria Atkins, has written for The Voice about the vital role of communities in tackling serious violence.
Offensive Weapons Bill - Home Secretary statement
Today the Home Secretary, Sajid Javid, introduced the Offensive Weapons Bill to the Houses of Parliament.
Ministerial statement on acid attack conviction
John Tomlin has been guilty of two counts of grievous bodily harm after throwing a corrosive substance and has been sentenced to 16 years' imprisonment after attacking two people in June 2017. Home Office minister Victoria Atkins has responded on behalf …