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More than 150 of the people arrested in connection with this month’s violent disorder have already faced their day in court.
Additional staff and extra funding are being deployed at one of the most troubled prisons in the country following a damning inspection report which highlighted significant concerns.
The worst murderers serving whole life sentences no longer have the right to get married behind bars as a new law comes into force today (2 August 2024).
Frontline staff laid bare the challenges they face in helping victims navigate the criminal justice system during a visit from the new Minister for Victims, Alex Davies-Jones.
Postmasters whose convictions have been overturned by the Post Office Offences Act can now apply to a new redress scheme.
An open letter to postmasters setting out next steps for those whose convictions were quashed by the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Act 2024.
An updated open letter to postmasters setting out next steps for those whose convictions were quashed by the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Act 2024.
In a major speech at HMP Five Wells, the Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood KC MP set out measures to protect the public by preventing prisons from running out of places.
Full text of the speech given by the Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP as she was sworn in as Lord Chancellor at the Royal Courts of Justice.
Lord Chancellor Shabana Mahmood has set out how the government will stop the impending collapse of the criminal justice system.
The Secretary of State for Justice has approved the extension of the tenure of appointment of Maura Sullivan as a non-executive director of Gov Facilities Services Limited.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The Lord Chancellor, after consulting the Lady Chief Justice, has approved the appointment of Christine Nwaokolo as a non-lay member of the Legal Services Board.
More small claims will be resolved faster and away from court following new rules requiring mediation.
Terms to enable HMP Lowdham Grange in Nottinghamshire to be brought under public sector control have been agreed in principle.
Those using courts in and near Blackpool are set to benefit from bolstered capacity and easier access to services, the government announced today (21 May 2024).
Serious young offenders will be turned away from gangs and knife crime through rigorous education and training at the country’s first Secure School.
Staff dedicated to helping neurodivergent offenders are now in place in all public prisons in England and Wales.
Plans to make it easier and less traumatic for victims of child sexual abuse to bring historic claims through the civil courts have been unveiled by the government today (15 May 2024).
Legal and technology professionals on opposite sides of the world are set to benefit from bolstered connections between the UK and Australia through the UK Government’s GREAT Legal Services campaign’s latest programme of eve…
Prisoners who break the rules while behind bars face new community payback-style punishments like repair work and litter picking, under tough prison rules to be set out this week.
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