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  • A consultation on what steps should be taken to provide greater protection from hate crime for places of worship. Open to individuals and organisations in England and Wales.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Guidance in relation to the operation of, and application for, new Knife Crime Prevention Orders (KCPOs) which have been introduced through the Offensive Weapons Act 2019.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • The government is consulting on revisions to the code of practice to reflect changes in legislation. This is the first revision to the code since its introduction in June 2013.

  • This report sets out the government’s action plan for improving the Criminal Justice System’s response to rape in England and Wales.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • We are consulting on proposals to changes to the law, guidance and training governing police pursuits.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • We are seeking views on options to support a multi-agency approach to preventing and tackling serious violence.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • A formal consultation on the revisions to the Extradition Act 2003 police codes of practice.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • We want to hear your views on the principle of implementing a Police Covenant in England and Wales to enhance support for the police and their families.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • This consultation seeks views on four Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) codes of practice, all of which are issued by the Home Secretary.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • A consultation on the changes to bodies granted investigatory powers under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Proposals to extend police 'stop and search' powers to address the criminal misuse of unmanned aircraft (drones), laser pointers and corrosive substances.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • We are seeking the views of organisations and individuals who wish to contribute to our understanding of the problem of violence and abuse toward shop staff in England and Wales.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • A consultation on a new court order to target known knife and offensive weapon carriers.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • We are seeking views on a possible mandatory reporting duty, requiring certain professionals to report cases of forced marriage, and on how government guidance should be updated.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • This consultation seeks views on whether to align the fees for grants of probate into a single fee that is set at cost recovery.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • These documents relate to the Domestic Abuse Bill 2020.

  • Mental Health Casework Section (MHCS) performance management framework and target timescales.

  • This national Framework sets out HMPPS’ commitment to the overarching principles in relation to future work between the Probation Service and all faith-based communities.

  • We are seeking views on the provisional police grant report for England and Wales.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • This statement applies to the Adult First check service provided by the Disclosure and Barring Service.