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Represents the police authorities of England, Wales and Northern Ireland on policy issues, finance and service conditions.

Develops and promotes excellence in policing both within the UK and throughout the world.

Information from the Home Office to support crime reduction in the UK, includes the Government's crime reduction strategy and a discussion forum.

Provides information on how to apply to the Commission as well as background information on their work.

Site seeking opinions from the public on the future direction of the court system.

Includes information on the principles and procedure of the 1990 and 1996 (tariff) schemes, an annual report and an online notice of appeal form.

Administers compensation throughout Great Britain on the basis of common law damages to victims of a crime of violence. Website provides information about the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme and helps potential applicants apply for compensation and complete a personal injury or fatal injury application form.

Gateway to the Criminal Justice System in England and Wales. Information and documents concerning jury service, the courts, police, probation service, prisons, Crown Prosecution Service and Youth Justice.

Home Office advisory body on effective sentencing to reduce re-offending.

Provides forensic science services to police forces in England and Wales.

Information about the policing of the United Kingdom's defence community.

Unofficial website for members of the Ministry of Defence Police.

Site allows reporting of suspected benefit fraudsters. Information and press releases.

Information on the work of the organisation charged with fighting serious and organised crime.

Includes the board's annual report and the "Release Directions".

The body charged with investigating allegations of police misconduct.

Provides information technology, communications systems and services to the police and other criminal justice organisations within the United Kingdom. Site describes PITO's services and products as well as providing a list of UK Police websites.

Describes employment opportunities in police forces across the country, with details of the lifestyle, pay and benefits, and application forms.

Provides recruitment and training information for Police Officers and Special Constables.

Describes the work of the unit and lists contacts and publication details. It also provides guidance on the 1998 Crime and Disorder Act.

Includes new developments, recruitment and information on each of the operational units.

Provides a number of on-line publications including the Sexual Offences bill and draft guidance on children involved in prostitution.

Provides information about the the sentencing system, and the work of the the Sentencing Advisory Panel, and Sentencing Guidelines Council.

The SFO is the UK body which investigates and prosecutes serious and complex fraud. Site contains a mixture of information on the work of the SFO at home and abroad along with a guide for witnesses appearing on behalf of the office.

Information and links which will be useful to Special Constables.