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From Secretary of State for the Home Department
  • Second stage of Angiolini Inquiry to be brought forward

    Part 2 of the Angiolini Inquiry to commence.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Illicit drug users to face tougher consequences

    'Recreational' drug users to face tougher penalties under new proposals subject to consultation.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Foreign criminals removed to Albania

    Offenders removed had received combined prison sentences of more than 55 years

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Sir Mark Rowley announced as Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police

    Home Secretary Priti Patel has confirmed the appointment of Sir Mark Rowley to lead the UK’s largest police force.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Home Secretary meeting with INTERPOL Secretary General

    Priti Patel welcomed INTERPOL Secretary General Jürgen Stock to the Home Office on Wednesday 6 July 2022.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Online Safety Bill: Home Secretary's op-ed for The Telegraph

    Home Secretary Rt Hon Priti Patel explains new amendment to the Online Safety Bill that will ensure greater protection for children.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New deal with Nigeria to deter illegal migration

    Deal will see the UK and Nigeria do more together to support legal migration, tackle illegal migration and speed up the removal of foreign criminals.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • More opportunities for young Brits and Kiwis to live and work abroad

    The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern have signed an agreement to extend the generous Youth Mobility Scheme and Working Holiday scheme.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Life sentences for small boat pilots come into force

    Anyone caught piloting a boat carrying migrants in the Channel could face life behind bars from today, as part of the biggest overhaul of the asylum system in decades.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New police powers to crack down on unauthorised encampments come into force

    New powers are amongst other measures in the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act coming into force today.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Public safety boost as major justice reforms come into force

    Landmark reforms to better protect the public and make our streets safer come into force today (28 June).

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New pilots to boost support for rape victims in court

    Rape victims will receive enhanced support at 3 Crown Courts under a new pilot scheme launched by the government today (16 June 2022) as part of efforts to drive up prosecutions and convictions.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Oral statement on Rwanda

    The Home Secretary, Priti Patel, delivered an oral statement to the House of Commons on the government’s Migration and Economic Development Partnership with Rwanda.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Government takes action against deadly synthetic opioids

    Home Secretary seeks expert advice to tighten restrictions on brorphine and metonitazene.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Priti Patel outlaws dangerous tunnelling protests

    Jail time for protesters who create and occupy tunnels.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • First migrants set for Rwanda to be given final notice

    The Home Office has begun issuing formal directions to the first group of people being relocated to Rwanda.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New league tables show how quickly police forces answer 999 calls

    Answering times for 999 calls published for the first time, delivering on the commitment in the Beating Crime Plan.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Points based system welcomes highly skilled graduates to the UK

    Talented graduates in areas such as science, engineering and research from internationally renowned universities are encouraged to bring their talents to the UK.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Home Secretary and Rwandan Minister Biruta visit Geneva

    Priti Patel and Rwandan Minister Dr Vincent Biruta have visited Geneva to brief key figures in the international migration field on the new UK-Rwanda partnership.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Home Secretary unveils ambitious plans for fire reform

    Robust reforms to fire safety introduced to strengthen fire and rescue services, putting the majority of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations into law.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government