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Crime
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Historic convictions for consensual acts to be deleted
Anyone with a historic conviction, caution, warning or reprimand for consensual gay sex can apply to have these records deleted.
Published 1 October 2012 -
Knives and offensive weapons
Provides a series of frequently asked questions and background information on the legislation involved in carrying a knife or offensive weapon in public and their manufacture, importation, selling and hire.
Published 26 September 2012 -
Vote for your favourite crime fighting project
Read about the projects nominated for this years Tilley awards and vote for your favourite.
Published 20 September -
New definition of domestic violence
Definition widened to include 16 and 17 year olds.
Published 19 September 2012 -
Statutory disclosure guidance
Code of practice for police officers providing information for criminal records certificates.
Published 10 September 2012
Preventing and reporting crime
- What you can do to help prevent crime - Directgov: crime prevention
- Help if you've been a victim of crime - Directgov: help and support for victims of crime
- What you're entitled to - Directgov: your rights as a victim of crime
- Avoid becoming a victim - Directgov: Types of crime
See also
Publications
Internet links
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- Advice for the public: UK riots - Directgov
- Policing large scale disorder: lessons from the disturbances of August 2011
- Design out crime toolkit
- Reporting crime on the Directgov website
- Safe Partnership
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