© Crown copyright http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/index.htm en Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:39:50 GMT 10 http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/index.htm http://www.direct.gov.uk/prod_consum_dg/DGFragmentsCode/images/printLogo.gif http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_182560?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_182560?cid=rss Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:39:00 GMT Millions of young people have been made safer online thanks to a new 'report abuse' button on social networking site Bebo. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_182534?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_182534?cid=rss Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:05:00 GMT Older people and students are being given advice on how to protect themselves from distraction burglars. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_182507?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_182507?cid=rss Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:37:00 GMT The new 'your doorstep, your decision' campaign has been launched to make sure people know what to do if a doorstep trader comes calling. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_182363?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_182363?cid=rss Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:15:00 GMT After consulting the public about when to keep data on the National DNA Database, the government has unveiled its proposals to manage the database. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_182346?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_182346?cid=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:01:00 GMT This week is Get Safe Online Week. Make sure you are aware of the latest scams and how to be safe online. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_182138?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_182138?cid=rss Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:57:00 GMT New measures to stop local authorities using investigatory powers for trivial reasons are to be introduced. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181983?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181983?cid=rss Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:21:00 GMT Make sure you know your rights and what you can do to protect your home, property and family from intruders. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181893?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181893?cid=rss Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:47:00 GMT From February 2010, UK drivers disqualified for an offence in the Republic of Ireland will face punishment here. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181869?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181869?cid=rss Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:03:00 GMT Bogus callers claiming to be from the Ministry of Justice have contacted consumers with offers to help them reclaim bank charges. If they accept, the callers take payments or personal details from them. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181779?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181779?cid=rss Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:02:00 GMT The Justice Awards recognise excellent work across the Criminal Justice System. Among this year's winners are Steve Osbaldeston for 'Ozbox' and Amy Hillier for 'The Club'. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181720?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181720?cid=rss Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:22:00 GMT The number of crimes recorded by the police in England and Wales was down by 4 per cent during the second quarter of 2009, compared with the same period the year before. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181609?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181609?cid=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:15:00 GMT A new interactive national crime map has been launched, giving figures for all crime in your area at the touch of a button. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181525?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181525?cid=rss Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:45:00 GMT Cash confiscated from criminals is being invested in local communities. Find out how Community Cashback is working in your area. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181407?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181407?cid=rss Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:30:00 GMT The new Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS) launches today, tightening controls on who can work with children and vulnerable adults. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181372?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181372?cid=rss Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:31:00 GMT 59,000 UK citizens were victims of identity fraud in the past year, up 36 per cent on the previous year. As National Identity Fraud Prevention Week gets under way, find out how you can stop identity fraud at source. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181280?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181280?cid=rss Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:40:00 GMT Events will be held across the country as part of Inside Justice Week from 17 - 24 October. Find an event in your area and find out how the Criminal Justice system works. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180917?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180917?cid=rss Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:33:00 GMT Violent partners will be banned from their homes under new plans to tackle domestic violence. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180788?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180788?cid=rss Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:19:00 GMT You can now use an online email form to report people you think might be dodging paying tax. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180769?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180769?cid=rss Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:19:00 GMT Legal guidance has been issued on assisted suicide. A consultation has also been launched to get the public's views, so if you have feelings on assisted suicide make sure you have your say. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180662?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180662?cid=rss Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT The campaign, aimed at 18-24 year old clubbers including students, highlights the potentially devastating effects of these substances, especially when mixed with alcohol.