About Home Office Science

Home Office science group is part of the Home Office that brings together the department’s scientists, researchers and analysts.

We work to:

• ensure a sound evidence base informs policy development
• enable the front line to deliver
• regulate as required
• ensure both the threats and opportunities of emerging developments are understood

Who we are

We include specialists from across the whole range of scientific disciplines:

• physical scientists and engineers
• economists
• social and operational researchers
• statisticians
• veterinary, medical and biological scientists

We are led by the chief scientific adviser, Professor Bernard Silverman. He is supported by the director of science, engineering and technology.