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  • Virtual courts brings swifter justice

    Increased use of virtual courts and live links technology is making justice quicker and more effective.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Digital technology delivers more swift and effective justice

    More victims and witnesses are benefiting from swift and effective court hearings thanks to virtual courts and live links technology.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister praises payment by results

    Payment by results is a smarter approach to offender management, Prisons Minister Crispin Blunt said today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Prison officer named Guardian public servant of the year

    A community liaison prison officer at HMP Norwich has been named Guardian public servant of the year 2011.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Justice data is opened up

    More than 1.2m anonymised court records have been published in the latest stage of the Government’s plan to open up the justice system.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • A new era in policing: Nick Herbert's speech to the Institute for Government

    This speech was delivered to the Institute for Government on 21 November 2011. This version is checked against delivery.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • A step towards justice for road crash victims

    To mark the start of road safety week, she explains why changes to the law on dangerous driving are being welcomed.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Clarke: Judiciary in need of modernisation and diversification

    Sweeping new proposals that will reform, modernise and improve the diversity of judicial appointments were announced by Ken Clarke today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Nick Herbert's speech on a new era in policing

    This speech was delivered by minister for policing and criminal justice, Nick Herbert, on 21 November to the Institute for Government.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Local reoffending information published

    Easy to use online maps that give a local breakdown of reoffending have been published for the first time by the Ministry of Justice.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Nursing records reveal Florence Nightingales of war

    As the country marks Armistice Day, The National Archives is publishing online around 15,000 First World War nursing files.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister visits payment by results pilot

    Crispin Blunt went to see an innovative scheme at Peterborough Prison that aims to stop offenders returning to a life of crime after prison.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK to chair Council of Europe

    The UK takes on the Chairmanship of the Council of Europe today for six months.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ken Clarke praises anti-corruption work'

    The UK is actively supporting anti-corruption activities at home and abroad, Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke said today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Family mediation the way forward

    Justice Minister Jonathan Djanogly praised mediators in Ipswich for helping separating families resolve their differences outside courts.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Family Justice Review proposals to end delays in family courts

    The Family Justice Review panel today announce a package of recommendations aimed at tackling delays in the family justice system.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Mediation the way forward for East Anglia families

    Ipswich mediators have been praised for giving separating families the opportunity to resolve their differences without resorting to court.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Freedom of information scope increased

    The public can now request information from three new bodies under the Freedom of Information Act.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • McNally: Strong legal services will boost UK growth

    Strong legal services will help put the UK on a path to long-term growth, Justice minister Lord McNally said yesterday.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Clarke announces new sentences to 'restore clarity and common sense'

    Ken Clarke announced a new sentencing regime that will see more mandatory life sentences for a broader range of crimes.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government