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  • Kenneth Clarke appoints Queen's Counsel

    The Lord Chancellor Kenneth Clarke presided over the swearing in of this year's 120 Queen's Counsel (QC) and six Honorary Queen's Counsel.

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

  • Prisons and probation ombudsman named

    The preferred candidate to be the next Prisons and Probation Ombudsman for England and Wales has been announced today.

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

  • New probation standards to slash red tape

    Revised Probation National Standards were published today and will be implemented over the next year.

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

  • Offenders clean up Hyde Park Corner

    Offenders on Community Payback in London are clearing up the subways at Hyde Park Corner in preparation for the royal wedding on April 29.

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

  • National archives release latest MI5 files

    A number of top secret files have been released by The National Archives (TNA).

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

  • Children deserve better from family justice system

    The family justice system needs significant reform to tackle delays and ensure that children and families get the service they deserve.

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

  • Prisons competition outcome

    The outcome of the competition for the management of five prisons has been announcement today by Kenneth Clarke.

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

  • UK clamps down on corruption with new Bribery Act

    The UK will reinforce its reputation as a leader in the global fight against corruption when the Bribery Act comes into force on July 1, Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke announced today.

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

  • Clarke announces major overhaul of civil justice

    The first major overhaul of the civil justice system in 15 years and reform of controversial 'no win no fee' deals were announced today.

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

  • Clarke stamping out compensation culture fears

    Fears that a damaging compensation culture and an unwieldy justice system is costing businesses millions of pounds are to be tackled.

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

  • Police reform: Nick Herbert's speech to the IPPR on who runs the police

    This speech was given to the IPPR on Monday 28 March 2011. Parts of the speech deemed political have been removed.

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

  • UN declaration on human rights education and training

    The United Nations Human Rights Council on 23 March adopted a declaration on human rights education and training.

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

  • Minister visits Albanian probation service

    Justice Minister Lord McNally is in Albania to formally launch an EU-funded twinning project between the countries' probation services.

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

  • Gang research published

    Research into gang violence finds that people join gangs due to the desire for money or respect and a way to seek protection or belonging.

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

  • NOMS chief named 'boss of the year'

    A National Offender Management Service (NOMS) staff member has been named Boss of the Year in a national competition in the Guardian newspaper.

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

  • Collaboration in Policing: Nick Herbert's speech of 22 March 2011

    Nick Herbert gave this speech at the Collaboration in Policing conference in Coventry on 22 March 2011. This version is as spoken.

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

  • Clinical director wins top Butler Trust award

    A clinical director at a prison has scooped the top prize in this year's Butler Trust Awards for excellent work with offenders.

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

  • Commission on a UK Bill of Rights launched

    An independent Commission to investigate the case for a UK Bill of Rights has been launched today.

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

  • More transparent criminal justice statistics

    Criminal justice statistics are set to become more transparent and user-friendly under changes introduced by the Ministry of Justice.

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

  • Adult and juvenile reoffending statistics 2009

    Adult and juvenile reoffending statistics for 2009 were published by the Ministry of Justice today.

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