Circular 005/2022: Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022

Information on certain provisions of the Act that come into force from 12 May 2022 to 1 August 2022.



Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Lebanon – Hamish Cowell

Mr Hamish Cowell CMG has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Lebanese Republic.



Biometrics Commissioner praises government on a ‘decent job’, but warns it’s ‘only half done’

Professor Sampson praises the government on its decision not to hand oversight of police use of DNA and fingerprints to the ICO.



Amanda Spielman’s speech to the Confederation of School Trusts’

A speech by Ofsted’s Chief Inspector at the Confederation of School Trusts’ annual conference.



Sussex service dogs charity hailed as key to veterans recovery

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Steve Barclay met with veterans and their assistance dogs at Service Dogs UK in Petworth.