Plans to publish nationalities of foreign criminals data by end of year

The Home Office announced work is being done to improve data processes on the group of offenders before it can be used for statistics.

These include analysis such as the crimes they have been convicted of, the length of their sentence and nationality.

Work to improve recording data on foreign national offenders (FNOs) and an upgrade to the management information system is “currently under way” amid efforts to boost transparency on the issue.

A Home Office spokesperson said: “Once these changes have been completed, our ability to provide accurate extracts and more detailed information will be significantly improved.

“By the end of 2025, if this work progresses as planned, the Home Office proposes to publish more detailed statistical reporting on FNOs subject to deportation and those returned to countries outside of the UK.”

The Home Office will continue to publish summary information on foreign criminals being returned to their home countries each quarter, as well as further breakdown...
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