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Policy and guidance on the handling of requests from prisoners to change their name.
Rules on the use of Investigatory powers in prisons and probation premises, including acquisition of communications data, Covert Human Intelligence Sources (CHIS) and covert surveillance.
Guidance on the management of litigation claims across HM Prison and Probation Service.
The Ministry of Justice sought views on new rules and audit processes for medical experts wishing to provide medical reports to unrepresented claimants.
Mandatory requirements and guidance for all prison and probation staff involved in the oral hearing administration process and witness attendance at an oral hearing.
Changes to Practice Directions 12D, 17A, 36Q and 36R come into force in February 2021, and changes to Practice Directions 10A, 12K, 41B come into force in March 2021.
Model paragraphs to create an order containing instructions and information about trial listings and timetables in a civil court case.
Guidance for legal professionals about the appointment of the Official Solicitor in proceedings around property and financial matters in the Court of Protection.
Guidance on the organisation and use of democratic therapeutic communities in prisons.
Guidance for couples and venues on outdoor civil marriage and civil partnership ceremonies.
Lansdowne Road Probation Office, is a probation contact centre, within the London region.
South West Hertfordshire Probation Centre, is a probation contact centre, within the East of England region.
Byron House, is a probation contact centre located in the Central Police Station, within the East Midlands region.
Details of Police and Crime Commissioners and nationally commissioned service providers awarded grant funding from the Ministry of Justice’s Victim and Witness Budget to deliver victim and witness support.
The Youth Justice Sports Fund provides funding to local sport schemes, to support young people at risk of entering the criminal justice system.
Policy and guidance for prisons on caring for and managing young people in custody.
Model paragraphs to create an order containing specific instructions about disclosure and retention of relevant documents in a civil court case.
New Pilot Practice Direction 36Q, new Practice Directions 5C, 25G, 41A and 41B, and amendments to Practice Directions 17A, 12G and 14E come into force in April 2020.
Policy and guidance on providing prisoners with a secure and fair service for buying essential goods.
Bath Probation Office, is a probation contact centre, within the South West region.
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