The New Home Office: An Introduction

This volume, concerning fundamental changes to the constitutional arrangements in the UK, outlines the 'new' Home Office following the 'splitting off' of a variety of its responsibilities as announced by the British Government in May 2007. It is part of a two book set, with The New Ministry of Justice: An Introduction, and is an ideal outline for busy practitioners or members of the general public alike. The contents include: --- Foreword, Preface, and Charts --- The Home Office: An Overview --- Public Safety and Protection of the Public --- The Police and Policing?--- Crime Reduction and Crime Prevention --- Terrorism and Emergency Powers --- Border Controls, Asylum, and Immigration --- Safeguarding Personal Identity --- Partnership in Building a Criminal Justice System --- Miscellaneous Responsibilities --- The Changed Role of the Home Secretary --- Into a New EraBryan Gibson is the author of 'The New Home Office: An Introduction', published 2007 under ISBN 9781904380368 and ISBN 1904380360.