New measures to bolster security for politicians come amid heightened security concerns following the outbreak of war in Gaza and other divisive issues.
The government says spiking—often linked to sexual offences against women—is a major problem but has stopped short of introducing a specific new offence.
The Home Office has quietly dropped plans to ban the possession of ’sophisticated encryption devices’ despite having the support of the National Crime Agency.
The High Court said the Balkans man, smuggled into the UK via a lorry, can challenge the Home Office over plans to deport as he fears for his life if returned.
The newly released annual report also states there is a ‘critical’ risk of the asylum support system failing and a high risk of ongoing legal challenges.