Blunkett unveils free passports for over 75s
Press Review 14 October 2004
David Blunkett has announced that everyone aged over 75 will receive a free passport.
New race target for Home Office
Press Review 12 October 2004
The Home Office has set out plans to increase the number of black and ethnic minority civil servants in the department.
Fiona Mactaggart MP - Home Office minister
Interview 22 September 2004
Fiona Mactaggart talks to ePolitix.com about Alan Milburn's return to government, the role of charities in a civil emergency and encouraging volunteers to help in their community.
American 'alien' to sue Home Office
Press Review 24 August 2004
An American is suing the Home Office for £1 million for unfair dismissal after it was found that he was employed in breach of the department's own immigration rules.
Blair set to focus on law and order
Press Review 2 August 2004
In the run up to the general election, Tony Blair is reported to be backing a range of measures to address public concern over crime and terrorism.
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Blunkett and Blair roll-out new crime plan
News Article 19 July 2004
The home secretary and the prime minister have launched their strategy for reducing crime and tackling anti-social behaviour.
Home Office to fund extra police
News Article 12 July 2004
The chancellor has announced that cash will be available to fund further rises in the number of police and community support officers on Britain's streets.
Blunkett targets religious hatred
Press Review 7 July 2004
The government is to try again to make incitement to religious hatred a criminal offence, David Blunkett will announce today.
Blunkett court victory prompts Westwood suspension
News Article 2 July 2004
Chief constable David Westwood has been suspended following David Blunkett's court victory over Humberside Police Authority.
Blunkett pursues police chief to High Court
Press Review 29 June 2004
The row over the future of Humberside police chief David Westwood moved to the High Court yesterday.
Blunkett launches legal battle with police authority
News Article 28 June 2004
David Blunkett has ordered Home Office lawyers to lodge legal papers with the High Court to force the suspension of Humberside police chief David Westwood.
Home Office rethinks asylum staff standards
Press Review 23 June 2004
The Home Office is reinstating minimum academic standards for asylum case workers after they were dropped to attract more ethnic minority applicants.
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Sex offenders facing new curbs
Press Review 28 May 2004
David Blunkett has strongly hinted that he wants to introduce compulsory lie detector tests for the first time for convicted sex offenders released from prison.
