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  • A proportionate response'

    The system of checks on people working with children and vulnerable adults will be reconsidered, Home Office minister Lynne Featherstone announced today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Scrutiny of vetting and barring scheme gets underway

    The system of checks for people working with children and vulnerable adults will be reviewed in a radical examination of the VBS.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Vetting and barring scheme remodelling

    The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Mrs Theresa May): I announced on 15 June that further implementation of the vetting and…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Crime statistics revealed

    Crime in England and Wales has fallen, according to statistics released today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Spending review plans announced by Chancellor

    Over the course of the next four years, the Home Office will reduce its overall spending by 23 per cent.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister backs anti-crime stance by shopkeepers

    A scheme which sees cash rewards being given for information about serious violent crime in local shops has today been backed by the crime prevention minister.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • National Security Strategy unveiled

    Tackling terrorism and the growing threat from cyber crime are among government priorities.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Police minister on cutting crime

    Nick Herbert has told Police Review magazine that like the public, he expects the police to focus crime fighting, not form writing.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Take my advice – don't traffic drugs'

    Three UK prisoners detained in Peru explain why trafficking drugs wasn’t the easy money they were led to believe it would be.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • James Brokenshire's speech on crime and retail crime

    The minister delivered this speech on 13 October 2010 to the British Retail Consortium Annual Retail Crime and Loss Prevention Conference.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Enforced returns to Zimbabwe will resume

    Failed asylum seekers with no right to be in the UK can now be returned to Zimbabwe, the government told parliament today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Lord Scott Baker to lead extradition review

    Sir Scott Baker has been appointed to lead a review into the UK’s legal arrangements for bringing criminals to justice who flee overseas.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government outlines trafficking vision

    A renewed offensive against organised crime gangs behind the human trafficking trade has been unveiled.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sir Scott Baker will lead review of extradition

    The Rt Hon Sir Scott Baker will lead an independent panel to conduct a review into the UK’s extradition arrangements.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • End of suspension of enforced returns of failed asylum seekers to Zimbabwe

    Baroness Neville-Jones: My hon Friend the Minister for Immigration (Mr. Damian Green) has today made the following Written Ministerial…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Fake goods found at Stansted

    Vast quantities of fake Ugg Boots, Nike trainers and GHD hair straighteners have been seized by the UK Border Agency.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Cutting crime on British high streets

    At the British Retail crime conference today, James Brokenshire said tough action will be taken to deal with shoplifting and other criminal behaviour which is damaging the retail sector.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Guilty verdicts for botched sham marriage pair

    Groom caught wearing suit with labels still attached and adjustable wedding rings has been jailed for attempting to stage a sham marriage.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister asks for khat review

    A stimulant used predominately by members of the UK’s Somali, Yemeni and Ethiopian communities is to be reviewed.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Consultation begins on Newport passport office closure

    The Identity and Passport Service (IPS) today announced plans to enter into consultation to reduce the size of the organisation.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government