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.

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.

Cross-government portal to support the National Drugs Strategy and the work of Drug Action Teams. Provides information about the strategy, Drug Action Teams and the Government's policy on the use of illegal drugs.

An executive agency of the Home Office which vets applications for people who want to work with children and vulnerable people. Provides information, contact details, news.

The Association of Chief Police Officers-approved training organisation for forensic scientists.

Charged with preventing re-offending by young people.

Information on the work of Youth Offender Panels and how citizens can volunteer to become involved in rehabilitating young offenders.