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From The Rt Hon Norman Baker
  • 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

  • Ban on NBOMe and benzofurans comes into force

    Drugs order also controls tramadol as a Class C substance and upgrades ketamine to Class B

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

  • New domestic abuse campaign launched

    A new poster campaign ahead of the start of the 2014 World Cup directs young men to Respect's Phoneline for advice and support.

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

  • New powers to tackle serious and organised crime announced

    Serious Crime Bill published by the Home Office today

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

  • Alcohol: Government and National Union of Students work to reduce binge drinking at universities

    Seven universities have signed up to a 12 month pilot scheme to encourage responsible drinking among students.

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

  • Hate crime: Report finds significant progress in reducing hate crime

    The coalition government is making significant progress in the battle against hate crime, according to an official report.

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

  • Challenge it, Report it, Stop it

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons by Norman Baker.

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

  • Crime in England and Wales falls to lowest level since 1981

    Crime is down by more than 10% under this government in both the independent Crime Survey for England and Wales and police recorded crime statistics.

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

  • Gang violence: Young women protected by government-backed project

    Minister visits Safer London Foundation to see how lives of hundreds of vulnerable girls and young women are being transformed.

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

  • Alcohol abuse: Minister visits areas leading fight on drink-fuelled crime and disorder

    In a series of visits, Crime Prevention Minister Norman Baker highlighted the government’s programme of work to tackle alcohol abuse.

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

  • Drugs: Stronger powers to seize drug cutting agents

    Plans were announced by the government today (Monday 31 March) to strengthen powers to seize substances used by criminals to cut with illegal drugs.

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

  • Online advice service launched to thwart mobile phone thieves

    A new online advice service to help people protect their mobile phone handsets from thieves has gone live today (Monday 24 March).

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

  • UK negotiates closer global collaboration on drugs

    Ministers encourage countries to adopt a modern, balanced and evidence-based approach to tackling the use and supply of illegal drugs.

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

  • UK calls for international action on mephedrone

    Crime Prevention Minister Norman Baker has called on countries around the world to take action against the drug mephedrone.

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

  • Sexting and controlling behaviour highlighted in teenage relationship campaign

    YouTube stars Jamal Edwards and Mandem on the Wall join new campaign aimed at boys and young men to raise awareness about sexting and controlling behaviour.

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

  • Letter to ACMD on tramadol

    Norman Baker, Minister for Crime Prevention, writes to the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs regarding the scheduling of tramadol.

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

  • Missing people: funding for Missing People charity

    The national Missing People charity is to receive Home Office funding to help it carry out its important work over the coming year.

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

  • Local Alcohol Action Areas to tackle irresponsible drinking

    Project launched to combat drink-fuelled crime and disorder and health harms.

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

  • Consultation on fees under the Licensing Act 2003

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons by Norman Baker MP and in the House of Lords by Lord Taylor of Holbeach.

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

  • Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill amendment

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons by Norman Baker MP and in the House of Lords by Lord Taylor of Holbeach.

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