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Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill given Royal Assent
The police will receive new powers to investigate hostile state activity as new the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act becomes law.
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Crime (Overseas Production Orders) Bill receives Royal Assent
New laws bolster powers for police and prosecuting authorities to access data held overseas.
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Minister for Crime plans to protect shop workers from violence
Victoria Atkins chaired a meeting of the National Retail Crime Steering Group to discuss how to protect retail workers from abusive and violent incidents.
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Home Secretary announces further action to target youth violence
The Home Secretary today (Monday 11 February) announced 2 new initiatives to steer vulnerable young people away from a life of serious violence.
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Professor Dame Carol Black announced as independent reviewer of drugs
The wide-ranging review will look into ways drugs fuel serious violence.
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Windrush scheme and information
Information on the Windrush scheme for Commonwealth citizens and others who have been in the UK for a long time and are worried about their immigration status.
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The first duty of the government is to keep citizens safe and the country secure. The Home Office has been at the front line of this endeavour since 1782. As such, the Home Office plays a fundamental role in the security and economic prosperity of the United Kingdom.
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Home Office
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
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020 7035 4848
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020 7035 4742
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. The minicom service is for members of the public with impaired hearing.
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0300 123 7000
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020 7035 4646 / 020 8196 3757
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