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Seven jails are set to receive innovative new equipment to tackle the smuggling of drugs, phones and weapons behind bars.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
A leading British technology firm has been awarded £2 million of government funding to help support the digital transformation of the UK’s legal sector.
Activation letter from the Minister of State for Prisons and Probation to the Chair of the Prison Service Pay Review Body (PSPRB) and timetable for the round.
People from all backgrounds have been urged to become a magistrate as a new recruitment drive seeks to increase the number and diversity of those fulfilling this vital role.
New prisoner escort contracts have been awarded which will see the introduction of a modern fleet of vehicles and innovative monitoring technology.
More victims will soon be able to ask for an offender’s sentence to be increased if they think the punishment is too lenient.
The Secretary of State has announced the appointment of 48 Parole Board members.
A new digital forensics unit and expanded digital investigations team will crack down on criminal activity involving devices smuggled into jails.
Significant new money for pressing maintenance.
Immigration matters for separated migrant children brought into scope of legal aid.
The Ministry of Justice has provided a 6th update to the Employment Tribunal in relation to the O’Brien/Miller & Others litigation, following the judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union on 7 November …
New Counter-Drone Strategy will harness the benefits of the technology to society and the economy by protecting the public from malicious or criminal drone use.
Speech by The Rt Hon Robert Buckland MP, Lord Chancellor, at the annual Lord Mayor Elect ceremony.
The annual judicial pay review 2020 to 2021.
Murderers and paedophiles who hold back information on their victims could spend longer behind bars as a bill to enact ‘Helen’s Law’ enters parliament today (15 October 2019).
Ex-offenders in the scheme will live in dedicated accommodation for up to 2 years, having received tailored support in the lead up to their release date.
A how-to guide designed to make the criminal court process more accessible and understandable for all has been produced by the Ministry of Justice.
People at risk of losing their home are set to benefit from enhanced legal support following a consultation launched by the government today (4 October 2019).
All those eligible who need to apply for a partial refund on deputyship fees, can do so from today (4 October 2019).
The Lord Chancellor has announced the Royal Appointment of a Senior Judicial Commissioner to the Judicial Appointments Commission
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