New non-fatal strangulation offence comes into force
Abusers who strangle their partners in an attempt to control or induce fear will face up to 5 years behind bars when a new offence came into force yesterday.
Updated: Wed Jun 08 2022
The Councils business plan 2022/23 and meeting our strategic objectives
We have published our business plan 2022/23 setting out the work the Council will undertake in the coming year to meet our statutory objectives and the objectives we set ourselves in our five-year strategy.
Updated: Wed Jun 08 2022
Prime Minister vows to continue delivering on what matters to the British public
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will bring together his Cabinet today and pledge to continue delivering on what matters to the British people.
Updated: Tue Jun 07 2022
CQC takes action at Greater Manchester neuro care and assessment centre
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has taken action at LANCuk Heywood, following an inspection in March and April which found shortfalls in care.
Updated: Thu Jun 02 2022
CCRC refers conviction of trafficking and modern slavery victim to Crown Court
The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) has decided to refer to the Crown Court the conviction of young man who was trafficked to the UK in 2016 and later found working in a cannabis farm.
Updated: Wed Jun 01 2022
CQC welcomes improvements and rates the forensic inpatient or secure wards at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has welcomed significant improvements in the forensic inpatient or secure wards at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust following an inspection in February.
Updated: Wed Jun 01 2022
Draft sentencing guidelines for underage sale of knives published
Draft sentencing guidelines for sentencing retailers including large organisations and individual shop owners convicted of selling knives to children in England and Wales were published for consultation today by the Sentencing Council.
Updated: Wed Jun 01 2022
New performance tables show how quickly police forces answer 999 calls
Home Office press release: New league tables show how quickly police forces answer 999 calls
Updated: Wed Jun 01 2022
New performance tables show how quickly police forces answer 999 calls
Home Office press release: New league tables show how quickly police forces answer 999 calls
Updated: Wed Jun 01 2022
Stop collecting large amounts of personal data about rape and sexual assault victims
Information Commissioner calls for an end to the excessive collection of personal information from victims of rape and serious sexual assault
Updated: Wed Jun 01 2022
Stop collecting large amounts of personal data about rape and sexual assault victims
Information Commissioner calls for an end to the excessive collection of personal information from victims of rape and serious sexual assault
Updated: Wed Jun 01 2022
Dormant accounts funding for Scottish youth projects hits 50 million mark
Young Start, the fund awarding dormant accounts cash to help young Scots achieve their full potential, today reaches the 50 million mark with a Highland youth group becoming the 1000thproject to celebrate funding.
Updated: Tue May 31 2022
Midlands artist explores Psychosis through creativity
A children's illustrator and designer from Derbyshire is set to share both her creative and mental health journey thanks to funding from Arts Council.
Updated: Tue May 31 2022
Publication of the sale of knives etc to persons under 18 statistical bulletin
The Sentencing Council has published a statistical bulletin and data tables, explaining current sentencing practice for the offence of sale of knives etc to persons under 18.
Updated: Tue May 31 2022
National Lottery Platinum Jubilee boost for Northern Ireland community groups
Community groups across Northern Ireland are set to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in style thanks to National Lottery grants announced today (MONDAY 30th MAY 2022).
Updated: Mon May 30 2022
PM call with Prime Minister of Sri Lanka: 30 May 2022
Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe this afternoon.
Updated: Mon May 30 2022
Over 5 million of National Lottery funding awarded to community groups across Wales.
177 community groups and organisations across Wales are celebrating a share of 5 million awarded by The National Lottery Community Fund for their important work to help bring communities together.
Updated: Thu May 26 2022
Prime Minister to address Parliament ahead of Her Majesty The Queens Platinum Jubilee
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will address Parliament to pay tribute to Her Majesty The Queen.
Updated: Thu May 26 2022
The South West Culture Digest - Spring 2022
For this Spring's South West Culture Digest, we reflect on the last few months - from our recent funding announcements, to the magical Green Space Dark Skies events as part of UNBOXED Festival, and our recent visit to the Isles of Scilly; a significant place in our commitment to bringing more cultural experiences to communities that have been underserved in the past.
Updated: Thu May 26 2022
APCC Joint Victims Leads Donna Jones Sophie Linden respond to the publication of draft Victims Bill
The Government has announced that it will be publishing a draft Victims Bill for pre-legislative scrutiny, a prerequisite to implement a Victims Law.
Updated: Wed May 25 2022
APCC Joint Victims Leads Donna Jones Sophie Linden respond to the publication of draft Victims Bill
The Government has announced that it will be publishing a draft Victims Bill for pre-legislative scrutiny, a prerequisite to implement a Victims Law.
Updated: Wed May 25 2022
PM press conference opening remarks: 25 May 2022
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's opening remarks at today's press conference.
Updated: Wed May 25 2022
PM statement to the House of Commons: 25 May 2022
Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement to the House of Commons.
Updated: Wed May 25 2022
National Lottery Jubilee boost for Scottish community groups
Community groups across Scotland are set to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in style thanks to National Lottery funding announced today.
Updated: Tue May 24 2022
NPCC AND COLLEGE OF POLICINGS RACE ACTION PLAN
As the public's voice in policing, Police and Crime Commissioners recognise the critical importance of improving confidence and trust in policing amongst all of our communities - and in particular Black communities, where we know confidence is low. That is why today, we welcome the fresh energy that is now being invested by Chief Constables into a commitment to tackle the disparities faced by Black people in policing and criminal justice.
Updated: Tue May 24 2022