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Government Update: The Illegal Migration Act 2023

The Illegal Migration Act changes the law so that those who arrive in the UK illegally will not be able to stay here. This update provides an overview of the key points of the act, highlighting which sections are in force now and what this means for those seeking asylum in the UK.

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Government Update: Introducing Biodiversity Net Gain to Help Deliver Nature-Friendly Homes

More than 1 in 7 species in the UK are facing extinction, according to the WWF. The Environment Act 2021 provides legislation to protect and enhance the UK environment, with aims to halt species decline by 2030. This government update provides an overview of the changes that are being put into effect in November, highlighting the Biodiversity Net Gain Requirements of all developments.

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Government Update: The Fraud Strategy

Fraud is one of the most common crimes in England and Wales, with cases accounting for more than 40% of all crimes reported. This government update outlines some of the key points in the Fraud Strategy which aims to reduce the number of cases by 10% on 2019 levels before the beginning of 2025.

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Government Update: The Anti-Social Behaviour Action Plan

Police forces across England and Wales forces received 1,039,579 crime reports about anti-social behaviour (ASB) in 2022. To support local authorities and police in decreasing incidents of ASB, the government has recently launched the Anti-Social Behaviour Action Plan. This article provides a summary of the key points shared in the plan.

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Children’s Commissioner: Keeping Kids Safe Report

This report from the Children's Commissioner investigates what it means to be a child gang member in England. 

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Back to School? Breaking the Link between School Exclusions and Knife Crime

An All-Party Parliamentary Group on Knife Crime report on the link between school exclusions and knife crime.

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Guidance for Schools & Colleges: When to Call the Police

NPCC advice for educators on how to approach the police in the context of different offences.

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Securing a Brighter Future: The Role of Youth Services in Tackling Knife Crime

This 2020 report looks at effective youth work looks for young people and the role of youth services in tackling knife crime and serious youth violence.

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Youth Violence Commission Final Report: July 2020

Exploring the root causes of serious violence affecting young people and long-term solutions.

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Equality Act 2010: Handbook for Advisers

A guide from the EHRC of the Equality Act 2010.

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Rapid Report: How Mental Health Social Workers are Responding to Covid-19

This report summarises the challenges facing mental health social workers during the pandemic.

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