Home Office: Using applied research to reduce the impact of Serious and Organised Crime in the UK by prioritising and enhancing the cross-sector response
Background
The impact of Serious and Organised Crime1 (SOC) cannot be understated. It is not only one of the greatest threats to the UK's national security, but also puts huge financial strain on the economy, costing in excess of £24billion a year. It causes immense damage to communities, families and individuals.
In October 2013, HM Government published the Serious and Organised Crime Strategy with the aim of substantially reducing the levels of...