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The steps you can take to tackle an intruder or burglar in your own home - and what force you can use to defend yourself
Find out about terrorist threat levels, national measures against terrorism and how to report suspect activity
The threat level indicates the likelihood of a terrorist attack in the UK.…
The Security Service (MI5) is responsible for protecting the UK against…
If you suspect someone is involved in terrorism in any way: call the…
National Risk Register The government regularly assesses the natural…
You can be fined if your dog is out of control in public - find out about Dog Control Orders, banned dogs, dog fouling and reporting a dangerous dog
It’s against the law to let a dog be dangerously out of control anywhere,…
In the UK, it’s against the law to own certain types of dog. These are…
Some public areas in England and Wales are covered by Public Spaces…
You can report a dangerous or out of control dog to: the dog warden…
Bullying at school and the law - what your school and the police must do about bullying and how you should report it
Contact the nearest British embassy, high commission, consulate or the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in London to get help if you're the victim of crime abroad
If you're a UK resident and have been injured because of a violent crime abroad, you can usually apply for compensation
A guide to applying for compensation under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme.
Advice for British nationals on staying safe when travelling by sea
If you've been the victim of a crime, you have the right to privacy, to make a personal statement and to contact the police and be kept informed about the investigation.
We deal with compensation claims from people who have been physically or mentally injured because they were the victim of a violent crime in England, Scotland or Wales. CICA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Ministry of Justice .
How to claim compensation if you've been seriously injured in a violent crime using the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) scheme.
A man who attacked his partner and two 13-year old girls has had his sentence increased under the ULS scheme.
Ambassador Neil Holland says that Russia is attacking Ukrainian ports and critical national infrastructure in an attempt to strangle the Ukrainian economy and deprive Ukraine of electricity, heat and water.
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Yemen.
The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak updated the House of Commons on military strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen, as well as his recent visit to Ukraine.
What to do if you've been affected by crime abroad and how the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and others can help.
The UK has summoned the Russian Ambassador after the politically-motivated conviction and sentencing of British dual-national Vladimir Kara-Murza in a Moscow court today.
Findings confirm that treating cowpea plants with inducers can enhance their attractiveness to biological control agents
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