Evaluations, survey work, qualitative studies and impact assessments commissioned by UK government departments — separated out from the news, and attributed to the agency that carried out the work.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.)
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.
Presents results from a nationally representative survey measuring public awareness and concern about money laundering in the UK, offering insight into levels of knowledge, attitudes and perceived roles in detection and reporting.
Findings from Ipsos UK’s 2023 research for the Home Office map how agencies implementing the Proceeds of Crime Act operate, highlighting identified best-practice approaches for criminal finances and asset recovery teams across the system.
Estimates the value of proceeds from selected profit-driven crimes in England and Wales for 2023–24, quantifying economic scale of offences and informing enforcement and recovery policy activity.
The final Robert Hamill Inquiry report was delivered to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on 14 September, concluding the inquiry into the circumstances surrounding Robert Hamill’s death and any relevant findings or recommendations.
A process evaluation of the Community Accommodation Service Tier 2 (CAS-2) reports on how the service operates, implementation challenges and delivery processes to inform future programme improvements.
A rapid evidence assessment reviews drivers of prison violence and their effects on staff training needs, staff–prisoner interactions and wider prison system management, aiming to identify which factors most influence safety and potential policy responses.
Sets out the methodology and modelled estimates for how many offenders are expected to be released on the first day of each progression model tranche between October 2026 and June 2027, providing tranche-by-tranche volume projections for planning.
Findings from two national surveys on public perceptions and experiences of money mule recruitment, levels of understanding that it is illegal, and willingness to take part in money muling.
Qualitative research with former money mules and subject experts examining pathways into and out of money muling and the personal and financial harms experienced by participants.
Estimates the economic and social cost of fraud against individuals and businesses in England and Wales for 2023–24, quantifying harms and likely impacts on victims, firms and public services over that financial year.
Summarises the oversight board’s work and early findings from the pilot offensive weapons homicide reviews, outlining emerging themes, governance arrangements and lessons for preventing weapon-related killings.
Final evaluation of the Offensive Weapons Homicide Review pilot (presented February 2025) sets out findings and recommendations on the pilot's delivery, effectiveness and potential to inform national approaches to serious violent offending with weapons.
Ipsos report explores different approaches to measuring demand for civil legal aid in England and Wales, assessing metrics and methodologies to better estimate need for legal assistance.
Phase 1 of the Southport Inquiry reports on the circumstances of the 29 July 2024 Southport attack, setting out factual findings about planning, operational response and immediate contextual factors ahead of later phases.
Technical testing and medical assessments of the new Taser 10 conducted to evaluate its electrical performance, physiological effects and potential medical risks to users and people subjected to the device; includes technical data and clinical findings to inform Home Office policy and guidance.
Independent evaluation of the Serious Violence Reduction Orders pilot across four police forces reviews SVRO design, delivery and early outcomes to assess effectiveness in reducing serious violence and implementation challenges.
Sixth-year Home Office evaluation of Violence Reduction Units presents findings on VRU activities, funding outcomes and effectiveness in violence prevention, highlighting impacts, challenges and lessons from nationwide VRU delivery to March 2025.
Evaluates how multi‑agency safeguarding partnerships across England identify, assess and respond to serious youth violence and county lines exploitation, identifying strengths and gaps in local protective arrangements and inter‑agency coordination.