Home Office: Research Unit (RES Symbol) Series: Files

HO 522

1964-1996

This series consists of operational policy, scientific/statistical research and administrative records and includes a wide range of topics such as input to legislation, policy reviews, committees, surveys, finance and seminars.

See also: HO 329 HO 332 HO 496

RES Symbol

Public Record(s)

English

• Home Office, 1782-1782
• Home Office, Radio Regulatory Department, 1974-1983
• Home Office, Research and Statistics Department, 1971-1972
• Home Office, Research Department, 1972-1974
• Home Office, Scientific Advisers Branch, 1948-1970

34 file(s)

Open unless otherwise stated

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Research

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The Research Unit was established in 1960, initially as part of the Statistics and Research Department, later becoming part of the Research Department in 1972, then moving to the Radio Regulatory and Statistical Departments, Scientific Adviser's Branch and Research Unit in 1974. Its role was to conduct social sciences researches in support of the policy aims of the Home Office, particularly around policing, criminal justice, immigration, race relations and drug and alcohol issues.