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Victims of crime will have greater access to support during the coronavirus pandemic after a funding boost for charity helplines and online services.
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Written Statement made by the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (Robert Buckland) on 21 April 2020.
The Secretary of State has announced the extension of Peter Clarke’s tenure as Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Prisons.
Some of the most vulnerable people in society will be given enhanced support through their legal aid after changes unveiled today (21 April 2020).
Paul Smith has been appointed as a Non-executive Board member and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee.
The Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor has announced the appointment of Keith Fraser as Chair of the Youth Justice Board for England and Wales.
Work to expand the prison estate by installing the first of 500 temporary, single occupancy cells will begin from today, as part of the Government’s unprecedented action to protect the public and NHS during the Coronavirus p…
The Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor has appointed a Non-Executive Director to Gov Facility Services Limited.
Changes to the Victim Surcharge which are due to take effect on offences committed on or after 14 April 2020.
Risk-assessed prisoners who are within two months of their release date will be temporarily released from jail, as part of the national plan to protect the NHS and save lives.
Initial support measures will help legal aid providers weather the coronavirus pandemic while maintaining access to justice for the most vulnerable in society.
Pregnant women in custody who do not pose a high risk of harm to the public will be temporarily released from prison.
A network of priority courts will remain open during the coronavirus pandemic to make sure the justice system continues to operate effectively.
Following instructions for people to stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives, introduced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, prison visits are temporarily cancelled.
The Secretary of State has announced the appointments of 3 new Board members of the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass).
Criminals will be forced to make a greater financial contribution towards victim support services under new legislation unveiled by the government today (18 March 2020).
A statement from the Lord Chancellor on the running of courts during the coronavirus pandemic.
Speech given by the Lord Chancellor at the Queen's Counsel Appointments Ceremony 2020.
Minister of State Lucy Frazer QC MP has made a statement on preparedness to deal with coronavirus (COVID-19) in prisons.
Family hearings at the Court of Appeal will be live-streamed under a joint initiative by the judiciary and government to boost transparency in the justice system.
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