Glossary

Home Office

The Home Office is a ministerial department that is responsible for law and order, security, and immigration in the UK.

Formed in 1782, The Home Office is a governmental department in the UK that is in charge of regulating immigration, import and exports, crime, law, policing and much more. Overseen by the Home Secretary, the Home Office is supported by 29 different agencies and public bodies.

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