Science in the Home Office

The Home Office undertakes a huge range of scientific projects to support its work. Recent projects include measuring the effect of treatment initiatives on drug users, researching biometrics for ID cards and investigating whether tasers can be used safely by the Police. The results of this scientific work are used to inform policy and make sure that the Home Office is making the best use of new technologies.

Most of the science in the Home Office is now under the control of the Science and Research Group, which has been formed to strengthen the strategic focus, co-ordination and quality assurance of science and research across the department.

The list on the right hand of this page contains links to the Home Office units that perform scientific work. Please click on any link to see more information about the work of the particular unit.