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Lieutenant Governor visits Douglas Fire Station

Lieutenant Governor Sir Richard Gozney took part in a training exercise during a visit to Douglas Fire Station this week. Sir Richard was cut free from a...
Thursday, 23 March 2017

E-cigarette pilot project at Isle of Man Prison

The Department of Home Affairs is proposing to permit the use of a specialist e-cigarette at the Isle of Man Prison as part of a six-month pilot project. The...
Monday, 13 March 2017

Fraud legislation will strengthen Island’s reputation

The Department of Home Affairs is introducing new legislation that will enhance the Isle of Man’s reputation as a responsible international business...
Monday, 30 January 2017

Department publishes responses to port ID consultation

A public consultation conducted by the Department of Home Affairs has revealed broad support for the introduction of border identity checks for people...
Monday, 23 January 2017

Consultation feedback supports work to reform criminal justice service

The Department of Home Affairs is working on the next step towards a major reform of the Isle of Man’s criminal justice service. Legislation is being drafted...
Friday, 20 January 2017

New fire regulations in operation

New regulations aimed at improving key aspects of fire safety in the Isle of Man came into operation on 1 January 2017. The Fire Precautions (Houses in...
Tuesday, 17 January 2017

Successful approach to be extended to older offenders

The Department of Home Affairs is seeking to broaden the reach of an initiative with a proven track record of diverting young people from a life of crime. The...
Monday, 19 December 2016

Prison officers take part in specialist training

A specialist training course was staged recently to strengthen the Isle of Man Prison and Probation Service’s ability to resolve challenging and potentially...
Wednesday, 9 November 2016

Live fire training facility fully commissioned

The new live fire training facility has been fully commissioned and is already helping to enhance life-saving skills and resilience within the Isle of Man...
Friday, 28 October 2016

Minister highlights contribution of Civil Defence volunteers

At the end of another busy 12 months for the Isle of Man Civil Defence Corps, Home Affairs Minister Bill Malarkey MHK has highlighted the organisation’s vital...
Wednesday, 26 October 2016
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