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The Ministry of Justice is a major government department, at the heart of the justice system. We work to protect and advance the principles of justice. Our vision is to deliver a world-class justice system that works for everyone in...
Paul was appointed as the interim Director for Inspections and Enforcement of the SIA on 17 May 2021. He was confirmed in the permanent role on 21 December 2021. Career Paul joined the SIA after a 33-year career first in...
Contact the police by calling 999 to report emergencies or by calling 101 for non-emergencies
The Secret Intelligence Service, often known as MI6, collects Britain’s foreign intelligence. It provides the government with a global covert capability to promote and defend the national security and economic well-being of the country. SIS works with the Foreign, Commonwealth...
A collection of guidance about how to protect and enforce your intellectual property. Including information on infringement, counterfeiting and piracy.
We provide independent advice to the government on pay and conditions for police officers at or below the rank of chief superintendent. PRRB is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Home Office .
Four people have been arrested in connection with an investigation into waste offences, fraud and money laundering after raids at three homes in Yorkshire.
The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration monitors and reports on the efficiency and effectiveness of the immigration, asylum, nationality and customs functions carried out by the Home Secretary and by officials and others on their behalf. The Chief...
The DSCU is an independent, professional and global Service Police force that has jurisdiction to investigate serious crime alleged to have been committed by persons subject to service law, both in the UK and overseas.
Information from the Centre for Applied Science and Technology (CAST), including the database of police protective standards.
Find out whether your biometric data is likely to be on a police database - fingerprints, DNA sample, kept after arrest, crime, conviction
Codes of practice and conduct for forensic science providers and practitioners in the criminal justice system.
We are here to make digital government simpler, clearer and faster for everyone. GDS is part of the Cabinet Office .
Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) and special constables - roles, powers and how they differ
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
ACJPs in every local authority interview candidates and make recommendations to the Lord Chancellor about who to appoint to their local benches as Justices of the Peace (magistrates). ACJP is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Ministry of...
PC Ady Bebb successfully broke the Guinness World Record for ‘Fastest Marathon dressed as a Road Vehicle’ during the London Marathon recently.
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