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  • Forced marriage now a crime

    New law will help protect thousands of potential victims

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Two appointments for the Judicial Appointments Commission

    Judge Phillip Sycamore and Judge Usha Karu appointed as Commissioners of the Judicial Appointments Commission.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sussex flag of historic county flies at heart of government

    The flag representing the historic county of Sussex flies above the department's offices to coincide with Sussex Day.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • PSVI Student Debate in Astana, Kazakhstan

    On June 12 the British Embassy Astana has organised a students’ debate on Prevention of Sexual Violence in Conflicts in Astana, Kazakhstan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Spot fines for foreign hauliers who drive tired

    Proposals announced to issue penalties to hauliers who fail to pay the HGV levy or drive for longer than the law allows.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Circular 010/2014: new forced marriage offences

    It is a criminal offence in England and Wales to force someone to marry. The maximum penalty for an offence is 7 years’ imprisonment.

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  • British values: article by David Cameron

    To mark the 799th anniversary of Magna Carta, the Prime Minister has written an article for the Mail on Sunday on British values.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Queen’s Birthday Honours recognise those fighting to end use of rape as a war weapon

    The Diplomatic Service and Overseas Birthday 2014 Honours list has been published today announcing 100 awards in recognition of exceptional service to Britain overseas.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Queen’s Birthday Honours 2014

    The Queen’s Birthday Honours lists 2014, published today, recognise the achievements of a wide range of extraordinary people across the UK.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict: news and updates

    All the latest information on the Summit.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary and Special Envoy close Global Summit

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague and Special Envoy of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees Angelina Jolie have closed the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Changes to copyright law

    The government is making a series of small but important changes to copyright law to make it better suited for the digital age.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Special Envoy Angelina Jolie closing remarks

    Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict: Closing remarks by UN Special Envoy for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Presidency of the European Commission: article by David Cameron

    The Prime Minister has written an article on the issue of the Presidency of the European Commission.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • CMA issues no grounds for action decision in sports bras investigation

    The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has decided to close its investigation into allegations of price-fixing involving sports bra manufacturer DBApparel UK Ltd (DBA) and 3 UK department stores.

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  • Patchy consumer rights awareness means thousands still losing out

    New government research shows UK consumers feel confident and knowledgeable when choosing and buying goods and services.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • CMA publishes consumer protection guidance for lettings industry

    The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today published comprehensive guidance for lettings professionals to help improve their understanding of, and compliance with, consumer protection law.…

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  • 'We cannot afford to file away counter-terrorism until the next review in 2016'

    Statement by Ambassador Peter Wilson, Deputy Permanent Representative of the UK Mission to the UN, to the General Assembly on the UN Global CT Strategy Review

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The role faith leaders and communities can play in tackling sexual violence in conflict

    Baroness Warsi's opening remarks at the Ministerial dialogue on the role of faith leaders in tackling sexual violence in conflict.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict

    Op-ed by HE Marianne Young, British High Commissioner to Namibia, on ending sexual violence in conflict

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government