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New police professional body

New police professional body

Thursday, 15 December 2011

A new police professional body that supports police officers at all ranks and civilian policing professionals will be set up next year....

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Home secretary outlines plans for new police professional body

Home secretary outlines plans for new police professional body

Thursday, 15 December 2011

A new police professional body that supports police officers at all ranks and civilian policing professionals will be set up next year....

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Domestic violence protection extended

Domestic violence protection extended

Wednesday, 14 December 2011

People under 18 could be included in the cross-government definition of domestic violence for the first time....

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New powers to deal with suspected terrorists

New powers to deal with suspected terrorists

Wednesday, 14 December 2011

Suspected terrorists face tough controls under a new law given Royal Assent today, the Home Secretary said....

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Consultation on domestic violence launched

Consultation on domestic violence launched

Wednesday, 14 December 2011

People under 18 could be included within the cross-government definition of domestic violence for the first time, under a new consultation....

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Crime fighting heroes presented with national awards

Crime fighting heroes presented with national awards

Tuesday, 13 December 2011

The winners of the national Tilley Awards were announced yesterday at a special ceremony hosted by Policing Minister, Nick Herbert....

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Support to local areas to tackle gang and youth violence

Support to local areas to tackle gang and youth violence

Monday, 12 December 2011

Twenty two areas in London, Liverpool, Manchester and the West Midlands are to receive funding and support to tackle gang and youth violence, the Home...

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Consultation on forced marriage launched

Consultation on forced marriage launched

Monday, 12 December 2011

The public are to be asked their views on whether Forced Marriage should become a specific criminal offence the Home Secretary, Theresa May, announced...

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Championing the rights of Afghan women

Championing the rights of Afghan women

Friday, 09 December 2011

Home Office minister Lynne Featherstone has been championing the rights of Afghan women as the country rebuilds....

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Home Secretary celebrates women in business

Home Secretary celebrates women in business

Thursday, 08 December 2011

Home Secretary, Theresa May delivered a speech at the annual NatWest everywoman Awards held at The Dorchester Hotel....

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Strategy to drive out transgender prejudice

Strategy to drive out transgender prejudice

Thursday, 08 December 2011

The first transgender equality plan was launched by the government today. Tougher sentences for hate crimes are included in the plan....

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Strategy to drive out transgender prejudice

Strategy to drive out transgender prejudice

Thursday, 08 December 2011

Tougher sentences for hate crimes, support for transgender pupils in schools, and tailored recruitment advice for businesses are just some of the acti...

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Avoid a counterfeit Christmas

Avoid a counterfeit Christmas

Tuesday, 06 December 2011

Christmas shoppers should be wary of counterfeit goods which flood the market in the run-up to the festive season, UK Border Agency warns....

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Criminal records regime scaled back

Criminal records regime scaled back

Tuesday, 06 December 2011

Plans are on track to restore common sense to employment vetting processes while ensuring public protection, Lynne Featherstone announced....

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Online checks to turn up pressure on illegal workers

Online checks to turn up pressure on illegal workers

Tuesday, 06 December 2011

It will soon be much easier for employers to carry out checks to let them know whether foreign nationals have the right to work in the UK, Immigration...

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Missing children and adults strategy

Missing children and adults strategy

Monday, 05 December 2011

A cross government strategy to provide better protection and support for missing people and their families was unveiled by Crime and Security Minister...

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New strategy to strengthen help and support for missing people and their families

New strategy to strengthen help and support for missing people and their families

Monday, 05 December 2011

James Brokenshire unveiled strategy for ensuring missing people and their families are provided with better protection and support....

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Minister welcomes partnership approach by police

Minister welcomes partnership approach by police

Friday, 02 December 2011

Nick Herbert visited Warwickshire Police and West Mercia Police to see how they deliver more effective services for their communities....

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Women are the key to economic success

Women are the key to economic success

Thursday, 01 December 2011

Lynne Featherstone speech on how giving women the opportunity to achieve their full potential would be key to economic recovery....

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Securing UK border during strike

Securing UK border during strike

Wednesday, 30 November 2011

Robust arrangements are in place to maintain the security of the border during today's strike action....

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Metal theft taskforce

Metal theft taskforce

Tuesday, 29 November 2011

A new national metal theft taskforce is to be set up following a £5million boost from the Treasury....

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Don't be fooled by unofficial websites

Don't be fooled by unofficial websites

Monday, 28 November 2011

People ordering birth, death and marriage certificates were warned by the Registrar General today not to be fooled into paying more through unofficial...

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Don't be fooled by unofficial certificate websites

Don't be fooled by unofficial certificate websites

Monday, 28 November 2011

People ordering birth, death and marriage certificates were warned by the Registrar General today not to be fooled by unofficial websites, after an ad...

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New strategy to tackle cyber crime published

New strategy to tackle cyber crime published

Friday, 25 November 2011

Measures to protect public and businesses from cyber attacks and promote economic growth published as part of UK Cyber Security Strategy....

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Serial fraudster jailed

Serial fraudster jailed

Friday, 25 November 2011

Serial fraudster jailed over claim that he was severely disabled, after UK Border Agency investigation. ...

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Tackling violence against women and girls

Tackling violence against women and girls

Friday, 25 November 2011

The government has taken action aimed at preventing violence and providing more support for victims as part of a comprehensive strategy....

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Home Secretary arrives in Pakistan

Home Secretary arrives in Pakistan

Thursday, 24 November 2011

Theresa May arrived in Pakistan today to begin her second visit to the country as Home Secretary....

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Christmas cocktail of drugs seized at Harwich

Christmas cocktail of drugs seized at Harwich

Wednesday, 23 November 2011

Heroin, cocaine, amphetamine and cannabis worth £4.1 million have been found hidden in a trailer full of Christmas decorations....

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Anti homophobia and transphobia logo competition launched

Anti homophobia and transphobia logo competition launched

Wednesday, 23 November 2011

Budding designers have been asked to create an emblem to help sports clubs, fans and players mark their support for the government's campaign....

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Extension of labour market restrictions

Extension of labour market restrictions

Wednesday, 23 November 2011

Controls to restrict how Bulgarian and Romanian nationals access the UK labour market will be extended until the end of 2013, Immigration Minister Dam...

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