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Spiking to be targeted in raft of new measures

Spiking to be targeted in raft of new measures

Monday, 18 December 2023

Language in legislation is set to be updated to reflect the modern day crime....

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Government pledges never to repeat the injustices of Hillsborough

Government pledges never to repeat the injustices of Hillsborough

Friday, 15 December 2023

The government has signed the Hillsborough Charter, pledging to learn the lessons and make sure no family suffers the same injustices....

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Police to get funding boost to cut crime and keep public safe

Police to get funding boost to cut crime and keep public safe

Thursday, 14 December 2023

Police to receive up to £843 million next year to better protect the public, taking total to up to £18.4 billion....

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Simon Fell appointed as new Anti Fraud Champion

Simon Fell appointed as new Anti Fraud Champion

Wednesday, 13 December 2023

Simon Fell will be responsible for driving collaboration between the government, law enforcement and the private sector to help block fraud. ...

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New strategy to tackle organised crime

New strategy to tackle organised crime

Wednesday, 13 December 2023

A new strategy has been launched to tackle the domestic and international threat of serious and organised crime....

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Government consults on Safe Access Zones around abortion clinics

Government consults on Safe Access Zones around abortion clinics

Monday, 11 December 2023

Public consultation launched on the implementation of Safe Access Zones around abortion clinics. ...

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Bill to make clear Rwanda is a safe country and stop the boats

Bill to make clear Rwanda is a safe country and stop the boats

Wednesday, 06 December 2023

Safety of Rwanda Bill to be introduced to Parliament tomorrow, making clear that Rwanda is a safe country where illegal migrants can be lawfully reloc...

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Treaty signed to strengthen UK Rwanda migration partnership

Treaty signed to strengthen UK Rwanda migration partnership

Tuesday, 05 December 2023

New internationally recognised treaty addresses Supreme Court findings on the safety of the Rwandan partnership. ...

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Home Secretary unveils plan to cut net migration

Home Secretary unveils plan to cut net migration

Monday, 04 December 2023

The government will introduce a plan to deliver the biggest ever cut in net migration and curb abuse of the immigration system....

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World first agreement to tackle online fraud

World first agreement to tackle online fraud

Thursday, 30 November 2023

The UK government and some of the world's biggest tech companies have agreed a series of pledges to protect the public from online fraud. ...

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British people smuggler jailed after casino receipt blunder

British people smuggler jailed after casino receipt blunder

Wednesday, 29 November 2023

A British man who smuggled 4 Albanian migrants into the UK in his campervan has been jailed for 15 months after being foiled by a receipt from a Belgi...

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New phase of campaign encourages students to say Enough to abuse

New phase of campaign encourages students to say Enough to abuse

Tuesday, 28 November 2023

The third phase of the government's award-winning Enough campaign includes a new partnership with over 30 universities to help make campuses safer. ...

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Plans to keep pubs open longer if UK nations reach Euros semis

Plans to keep pubs open longer if UK nations reach Euros semis

Monday, 27 November 2023

Pub and bar licensing hours could be extended if England, Wales or Scotland reach the semi-finals or final of the Euros next year, subject to consulta...

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Fifteen new synthetic opioids to be made illegal

Fifteen new synthetic opioids to be made illegal

Monday, 27 November 2023

Fifteen new synthetic opioids and 5 other drugs will be banned as Class A drugs as the government continues to act to prevent drug deaths. ...

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Skilled refugees contributing £1m to UK economy each year

Skilled refugees contributing £1m to UK economy each year

Friday, 17 November 2023

The UK government is encouraging businesses to use the Displaced Talent Mobility pilot to help at-risk people from around the world to help fill skill...

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UK opens electronic travel authorisation scheme

UK opens electronic travel authorisation scheme

Wednesday, 15 November 2023

The UK’s electronic travel authorisation (ETA) scheme has opened for Qatari nationals, who can now benefit from cheaper and smoother travel. ...

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New bill gives police more powers to take zero tolerance approach to crime

New bill gives police more powers to take zero tolerance approach to crime

Tuesday, 14 November 2023

The Criminal Justice Bill will give police more powers to tackle knife crime, antisocial behaviour, theft and drugs....

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Food delivery companies urged to end unchecked account sharing

Food delivery companies urged to end unchecked account sharing

Tuesday, 14 November 2023

Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat urged to end unchecked account sharing to protect the public....

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Inquiry launched into the death of Jalal Uddin

Inquiry launched into the death of Jalal Uddin

Thursday, 09 November 2023

Home Secretary establishes inquiry into the death of Jalal Uddin....

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Government expands list of safe countries allowing more removals

Government expands list of safe countries allowing more removals

Wednesday, 08 November 2023

India and Georgia to be added to the UK’s ‘safe states’ list in a key step in delivery of the Illegal Migration Act. ...

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Possession of nitrous oxide is now illegal

Possession of nitrous oxide is now illegal

Wednesday, 08 November 2023

Possession of ‘laughing gas’ is now illegal with repeat serious users facing up to 2 years in prison and dealers up to 14 years....

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Investigatory Powers Act 2016 reform announced in King’s Speech

Investigatory Powers Act 2016 reform announced in King’s Speech

Wednesday, 08 November 2023

The government has introduced legislation to update the Investigatory Powers Act 2016. ...

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UK and Austria commit to work closer on illegal migration and terrorism

UK and Austria commit to work closer on illegal migration and terrorism

Tuesday, 07 November 2023

The UK and Austria have signed a statement today agreeing to closer cooperation on tackling illegal migration and terrorism....

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UK and Singapore secure agreement against ransomware payments?

UK and Singapore secure agreement against ransomware payments?

Thursday, 02 November 2023

Members of the CRI have signed a joint statement pledging that central government funds should not be used to pay ransoms to cyber criminals.? ...

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Fraud and AI

Fraud and AI

Tuesday, 31 October 2023

The Minister for Security delivered a speech on fraud and AI ahead of the AI Safety Summit....

Home Secretary's speech on tackling AI generated child sex abuse material

Home Secretary's speech on tackling AI generated child sex abuse material

Monday, 30 October 2023

The Home Secretary convened an event in partnership with the Internet Watch Foundation....

Home Secretary joins forces with big tech to fight AI child sex abuse images

Home Secretary joins forces with big tech to fight AI child sex abuse images

Monday, 30 October 2023

The Home Secretary hosted an event with the Internet Watch Foundation, and committed to clamp down on the spread of AI-generated child sex abuse mater...

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Police urged to double AI enabled facial recognition searches

Police urged to double AI enabled facial recognition searches

Saturday, 28 October 2023

Policing minister challenges police to double retrospective facial recognition searches to track down known offenders by May 2024....

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Letter to police on AI enabled facial recognition searches

Letter to police on AI enabled facial recognition searches

Saturday, 28 October 2023

The policing minister writes to police chiefs to set out the importance of harnessing innovative technologies to support police in preventing and solv...

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Robust new laws to fight corruption, money laundering and fraud

Robust new laws to fight corruption, money laundering and fraud

Thursday, 26 October 2023

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act received Royal Assent on Thursday 26 October. ...

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