Latest news from the Home Office http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk en-gb Copyright Home Office Thu Apr 01 11:51:27 BST 2010 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/HS-bans-mephedrone As recommended by the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs, mephedrone is to be classified a Class B drug. Wed Mar 31 09:36:27 BST 2010 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/trapping-burglars-technology New programme sees police using latest technology to catch burglars. Wed Mar 31 09:37:14 BST 2010 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/budget-march-2010 The Budget confirms frontline policing will be protected. Tue Mar 30 09:56:35 BST 2010 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/missing-persons-taskforce1 Recommendations aim to improve multi-agency handling of missing persons cases. Wed Mar 24 09:06:10 GMT 2010 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/child-sex-offenders-disclosure Child sex offender disclosure scheme to be rolled out nationwide. Wed Mar 03 13:54:56 GMT 2010 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/safe-confident-neighbourhoods Cross-government strategy to tackle antisocial behaviour and boost local confidence in policing Wed Mar 24 09:03:29 GMT 2010 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/sexualisation-young-people The sexualisation of young people review conducted by psychologist Dr Linda Papadopoulos, forms part of the government?s strategy to tackle violence against women and girls. Thu Mar 04 11:10:07 GMT 2010 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/teenage-relationship-abuse The Home Office has launched a new advertising campaign to challenge teenagers? attitudes to violence and abuse in relationships. Wed Feb 17 12:00:30 GMT 2010 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/mobile-phone-technology Three design innovations to tackle mobile phone crime have been unveiled. Fri Feb 12 14:42:19 GMT 2010 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/tougher-rules-foreign-students Stricter entry criteria has been introduced for students from outside Europe wanting to study in the UK. Wed Feb 10 12:35:41 GMT 2010 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/safer-pint-glasses Two prototype pint glasses have been designed to reduce the terrible injuries caused by glass attacks. Wed Feb 17 12:04:22 GMT 2010 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/review-control-orders-report Lord Carlile, the independent reviewer of terrorism legislation, has published his fifth annual report on the operation of the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005. Tue Feb 02 12:04:39 GMT 2010 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/reporting-terrorist-material What you can do if you come across violent extremist, terrorist and hate content online. Tue Feb 02 11:52:43 GMT 2010 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/tackling-underage-drinking They will make it easier for police to confiscate alcohol and stop retailers selling alcohol to children. Thu Jan 28 17:11:16 GMT 2010 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/national-victims-service New £8m National Victims? Service to offer comprehensive help and dedicated support to victims of crime. Wed Jan 27 15:27:35 GMT 2010 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/crime-stats-jan-2010 The latest quarterly crime statistics show a decrease in rates of burglary, robbery and violence. Thu Jan 21 13:05:12 GMT 2010 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/powers-tackle-alcohol-crime Proposed conditions announced by the Home Secretary include a compulsory age-verification policy and a ban on irresponsible drink promotions. Tue Jan 19 17:05:56 GMT 2010 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/new-interim-chair-ACMD Professor Les Iversen is the new interim chair of the ACMD. Mon Jan 18 16:36:34 GMT 2010 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/gbl-and-other-legal-highs-banned A range of former so called ?legal highs? are now illegal. Wed Dec 23 10:05:27 GMT 2009 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/crime-counts-response The Home Secretary has published a more detailed response to the HMIC crime counts review. Thu Dec 17 14:20:06 GMT 2009 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/hillsborough-panel The new panel will oversee the release of documents related to the 1989 Hillsborough football disaster. Tue Jan 26 13:06:35 GMT 2010 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/click-clever-click-safe Child internet safety strategy and new digital code launched. Tue Dec 08 13:03:41 GMT 2009 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/smarter-government The Prime Minister has outlined plans for improving front line services. Mon Jan 18 16:37:53 GMT 2010 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/local-communities-sentences People will be given more and better information about the punishments given to criminals in their area. Thu Dec 03 10:04:14 GMT 2009 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/new-plans-police-fight-crime Our white paper introduces new measures to make police more accountable to the public. Wed Dec 02 12:43:57 GMT 2009 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/violence-against-women-and-girls This cross-government strategy aims to bring an end to violence against women and girls. Mon Nov 30 10:20:24 GMT 2009 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/review-rape-victims-experiences A review of rape victims' experiences carried out by Sara Payne has been welcomed by the Home Secretary. Wed Nov 25 14:00:59 GMT 2009 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/how-police-can-help-you Our new advertising campaign lets you know what your rights are under the national policing pledge. Mon Nov 23 14:10:32 GMT 2009 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/new-crime-security-bill The bill aims make our streets safer and give more help to victims of crime. Fri Nov 20 11:15:02 GMT 2009 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/draft-immigration-bill Every migrant who enters the UK will require ?permission? to stay under new draft proposals published in parliament. Thu Nov 12 14:18:43 GMT 2009 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/dna-response-published Our consultation asked for your views on DNA retention, and we have now published our response. Wed Nov 11 14:34:29 GMT 2009 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/government-measures-ripa The level of authorisation required by local authorities to sign off investigatory techniques will be raised to prevent them being used for trivial matters. Wed Nov 04 16:02:00 GMT 2009 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/staying-safe-over-halloween More than 1,000 dedicated youth workers and police officers will be patrolling our communities over Halloween weekend. Fri Oct 30 10:32:14 GMT 2009 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/crime-statistics-to-june-09 The latest figures show that overall crime remains stable. Thu Oct 22 16:51:01 BST 2009 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/statement-violence-data-review The Home Secretary has released a statement on the HMIC reports. Thu Oct 22 14:27:57 BST 2009 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/national-crime-map A new interactive national map gives you access to local crime statistics and neighbourhood policing details in your area. Tue Oct 20 12:01:13 BST 2009 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/cashback-from-crooks Ill-gotten gains confiscated from criminals are being used to fund worthwhile community projects. Thu Oct 15 12:22:24 BST 2009 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/more-local-action-on-asb We?re cracking down on people who breach their ASBOs and giving more help to victims of anti-social behaviour. Tue Oct 13 12:08:57 BST 2009 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/vetting-barring-scheme Children and vulnerable adults will be better protected under the new scheme. Mon Oct 12 13:13:29 BST 2009 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/counter-terrorism-competition Our competition encourages student architects and designers to find new ways to mitigate the threat of vehicle-borne terrorist attack. Wed Oct 07 18:06:53 BST 2009 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/making-the-internet-safer-09 October 14 is Internet Watch Foundation Awareness Day. Thu Oct 15 11:10:20 BST 2009 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/go-orders Violent partners will be banned from their homes and their victims given support to escape abuse. Tue Sep 29 12:53:22 BST 2009 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/id-card-roll-out Skilled migrants renewing their visas to stay in the United Kingdom will be issued with an identity card from the new year. Tue Sep 29 12:53:40 BST 2009 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/legal-highs-campaign A new campaign aimed at clubbers highlights the risks of ?legal highs?. Tue Sep 29 12:53:51 BST 2009 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/hate-crime-plan-launched The government?s new action plan seeks to reduce hate crime, support hate crime victims and bring more perpetrators to justice. Wed Sep 16 15:16:31 BST 2009 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/new-controls-protect-jobs Resident workers will have every opportunity to fill vacancies before they are offered to workers abroad. Mon Sep 07 14:47:06 BST 2009 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/equal-rights-birth-registration They now have the same rights as heterosexual couples when registering the birth of a child conceived through fertility treatment. Tue Sep 01 11:09:10 BST 2009 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/safer-shopping-mobile-phones Find out how we?re working with mobile phone companies to make sure criminals don?t take advantage of new phone technology. Wed Sep 30 14:40:20 BST 2009 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/harmful-legal-highs-banned Several chemicals used on herbal smoking products and other so called ?legal highs?, will be banned by the end of the year. Tue Aug 25 11:24:35 BST 2009 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/new-powers-victims-dom-violence Victims of harassment will have greater protection as current restraining order powers are extended. Fri Aug 21 11:38:30 BST 2009