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Over 120,000 former offenders will find it easier to get work and turn their lives away from crime following a change in the law.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Children will be given a greater voice in the family justice system so they can tell judges how they feel and what they think about the family disputes they are involved in.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Overview of trends in the use of out of court disposals, defendants prosecuted, offenders convicted, remand and sentencing decisions in England and Wales.
A new government-backed scheme providing free legal advice to help 38,000 people a year at risk of losing their home launches today (1 August).
Ministry of Justice publishes a range of statistics relating to the operation of the criminal and civil justice systems, on aspects of criminal justice policy, and on other areas of the department’s responsibility.
A list of approved premises located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the Probation Service, with phone numbers of each building.
White Paper sets out path to modern, innovative jails that protect the public and reform prisoners.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Policy and guidance for prison and probation professionals in England and Wales.
Criminals who commit alcohol-fuelled crime may be banned from drinking and made to wear ‘sobriety tags’ after new legislation comes into force today (19 May 2020).
Revised in accordance with section 25(4) of the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996.
Application form for a licence to remove buried human remains (including cremated remains).
The government has introduced the Victims and Prisoners Bill into Parliament.
More small claims will be resolved faster and away from court following new rules requiring mediation.
‘Cyberflashing’ will become a new criminal offence with perpetrators facing up to two years behind bars under new laws to be introduced by the Government.
Information about Registered Intermediaries as part of the Ministry of Justice Witness Intermediary Scheme.
Apply to cover the costs of visiting a partner or close family member in prison with the Help with Prison Visits scheme.
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Low Newton is a prison and young offender institution (YOI) in Brasside, near Durham, for women aged 18 and over.
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