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International secondment opportunities with the FCO, for serving and retired police, and civilian experts.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) exists to increase public confidence in the police complaints system in England and Wales. It also investigates serious complaints and allegations of misconduct against the police and handles appeals. IOPC is an executive...
Information relating to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act which received Royal Assent on 28 April 2022.
The police have to follow strict rules if you're arrested, questioned or charged with a crime - you can get legal advice at a police station
Quarterly update on progress with the recruitment of an additional 20,000 police officers in England and Wales.
The British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) is the independent body responsible for ensuring an efficient and effective British Transport Police force. The BTPA oversees the police force, sets its targets and allocates funding for its budget. It also deals with...
What happens if you're stopped by the police while driving - breath tests, motoring offences, faults with your vehicle, seizing your vehicle
Sets out the terms of reference for the internal review by the Home Office into the process of police officer dismissals.
The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 codes of practice regulate police powers and protect public rights.
Government led recommendations made by Part 1 of the independent Angiolini Inquiry have been accepted.
The police super-complaints system allows designated organisations to raise issues on behalf of the public about harmful patterns or trends in policing.
The government has announced measures making it easier for police to apply for stalking protection orders, meaning more victims will be protected earlier.
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