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Greater and faster compensation for Windrush victims
Thousands of people affected by the Home Office Windrush scandal will see greater compensation and claims processed quicker, under reforms taking effect today.
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Home Secretary to introduce power to sack chief constables
Home Secretaries will be given new powers to sack chief constables who fail their communities.
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Illegal working raids reach highest level in UK history
Enforcement raids skyrocket by 77% since the government came to power leading to an 83% increase in arrests.
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New rules on police requesting counselling notes come into force
Victims to be given more privacy with new rules blocking police from requesting counselling notes during investigations unless in exceptional circumstances.
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