A Home Office spokesperson said: "This Government is bearing down on dangerous small boat crossings and restoring control at our border. Joint efforts have seen over 48,000 crossing attempts prevented and 1,100 boats and engines seized since the election. “We …
What is Prevent? The UK has one of the most robust counter-terrorism frameworks in the world. Prevent is one of the four pillars of CONTEST, the UK’s counter-terrorism strategy. It operates in the non-criminal space and is designed to support people …
This briefing note was issued following the Home Secretary's Oral Statement on 1 September to aid reporting. UK-France Treaty International Cooperation Returns & Enforcement National Crime Agency Legislation Asylum System Reforms Asylum Accommodation Refugee Family Reunion
This factsheet was updated in May 2026. The purpose of the Desistance and Disengagement Programme (DDP) is to help manage the risk of individuals who have been involved in terrorism or terrorism related activity. The programme works to reduce the …
On 26 March 2024, the Home Office issued a press release which contained false and defamatory allegations concerning FP McCann Limited. The press release stated that FP McCann Limited had been fined up to £225,000 in civil penalties for illegally …
This factsheet was updated in April 2026 The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, also known as Martyn’s Law, received Royal Assent on Thursday 3 April 2025. This Act delivers the Government’s manifesto commitment to strengthen the security of public premises …
The UK has experienced high levels of immigration in recent years. Last year resulted in over 95,000 people immigrating to the UK through our various schemes for those seeking sanctuary. Recent rises are also the result of more students and …
Home Secretary statement following the publication of Lord Walney's independent review of political violence and disruption. Home Secretary James Cleverly said: “The right to protest is a vital part of democracy, but there is absolutely no place for criminality or …
What is the Prevent duty? The Prevent duty was established by the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 and places a duty on specified authorities such as education, health, local authorities, police and criminal justice agencies (prisons and probation) to have …
We are determined to put right the terrible injustices faced by some people from the Windrush generation and the wider Commonwealth, which happened under successive governments. The Windrush Scheme ensures members of the Windrush generation can get the documentation they need to …
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