Home Office

We're the lead government department for policies on immigration, passports, counter-terrorism, policing, drugs and crime.

About us

About our agencies and public bodies

We’re working on the problems caused by illegal drug use. We're also responsible for shaping alcohol policy and licensing conditions.

Alcohol and drugs

We're the government department responsible for keeping the United Kingdom safe from the threat of terrorism.

Counter-terrorism

We're responsible for reducing and preventing crime and ensuring people feel safe in their homes and communities.

Crime

We lead on issues relating to women, sexual orientation and transgender equality; we're responsible for equality strategy and legislation.

Equalities

We secure the UK border and control immigration. We consider applications to enter and stay in the UK; we issue passports and visas.

Immigration and passports

We work to support visible, responsive and accountable policing by empowering the public and freeing up the police to fight crime.

Police

We measure the impact of initiatives and develop new technologies to help reduce crime and keep the UK safe from terrorism.

Science, research & statistics

The Home Office includes agencies, non-departmental public bodies and inspectorates.

Agencies and public bodies