An independent report, published 13 October, examines the process for paramilitary groups to transition towards disbandment in Northern Ireland, setting out findings and recommendations on managing demobilisation and community safety risks.
Evidence review
Home Office updates wastewater analysis covering 2021–2026: trends for six key drugs, regional consumption patterns for phase 3 (Aug 2024–Mar 2026), and detections of 18 additional substances.
Longitudinal
England-level wastewater analysis provides consumption and market-value estimates for six key drugs for 2024–25, plus usage pattern trends across England and Scotland from 2021 to 2025, informing drug monitoring and enforcement activity.
Mixed methods
Rapid evidence assessments synthesise existing research on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and peer‑led support for victims of crime, evaluating effectiveness of these interventions to inform criminal justice and victim support policy.
Evidence review
Links victim records from two of the three rape crisis centres in the Synergy Essex Partnership with police data to examine overlaps and information sharing between services for sexual violence victims; scope and key findings are not given in the blurb.
Mixed methods
Equality impact assessments published for the Crime and Policing Act 2026 set out how the Act’s provisions affect people with protected characteristics, identifying potential negative impacts and mitigation measures across relevant clauses and enforcement powers.
Impact assessments for the Crime and Policing Act 2026 set out anticipated effects of the legislation on agencies, victims and communities, covering costs, operational impacts and implementation considerations across policing and justice bodies.
Impact assessment
Evaluations of three pilots run April 2024–March 2025 examine measures designed to reduce unnecessary family court delays, reporting on pilot delivery, impacts on case timeliness and lessons for broader adoption.
Evaluation
A breakdown of cases lists occasions when the Advocate General for Scotland has appeared or been represented for the UK Government, detailing involvement across legal matters affecting UK‑Scotland interests.
Science advice notes summarise evidence on causes of violence‑fixated individuals, the role of social media in fixation, and the effectiveness of interventions to reduce risk and prevent violent behaviour.
Evidence review
An independent senior lawyer reviewed delays in resolving Horizon shortfall claims, and assessed communication by the Post Office and Department for Business and Trade with claimants about those delays.
Evaluation
An independent review sets out measures to improve responsible dog ownership and reduce dog attacks, recommending policy and practical steps to curb incidents and promote owner accountability. (Summary based on publisher blurb.)
Evidence review