Home Office
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The Home Office is the government department responsible for leading the national effort to protect the public from terrorism, crime and anti-social behaviour.
Objectives:
- Help people feel secure in their homes and communities
- Cut crime, especially violent, drug and alcohol related crime
- Lead visible, responsive and accountable policing
- Protect the public from terrorism
- Secure our borders and control migration for the benefit of our country
- Safeguard people's identity and the privileges of citizenship
- Support the efficient and effective delivery of justice
Reporting Hierarchy
The Home Office is headed by the Home Secretary, Jacqui Smith, and six other Home Office ministers. It’s one of the largest government departments and has a fairly complex structure.
Departments
Within this organisation are:
- UK Border Agency
- Police
- Identity and Passport Service
- Office for Security and Counter Terrorism
- Criminal Records Bureau
