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Winston Churchill - Churchill was promoted to Home Secretary

Time: Feb, 1910

Place: London, England, United Kingdom

Details: In February 1910, Churchill was promoted to Home Secretary, giving him control over the police and prison services, and he implemented a prison reform program. Measures included a distinction between criminal and political prisoners, with prison rules for the latter being relaxed.

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