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Catalogue description Home Office: Research Unit (RES Symbol) Series: Files
| Reference: | HO 522 |
|---|---|
| Title: | Home Office: Research Unit (RES Symbol) Series: Files |
| Description: |
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. |
| Date: | 1964-1996 |
| Related material: |
See also: |
| Held by: | The National Archives, Kew |
| Former reference in its original department: | RES Symbol |
| Legal status: | Public Record(s) |
| Language: | English |
| Creator: |
Home Office, 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 |
| Physical description: | 34 file(s) |
| Access conditions: | Open unless otherwise stated |
| Immediate source of acquisition: |
From 2014 Home Office |
| Accruals: | Series is accruing |
| Administrative / biographical background: |
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. |
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