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  • Increased fees for criminal defence advocates

    The government will spend an additional £23 million on fees for criminal defence advocates following consultation with the Bar.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Vulnerable court users to benefit from £5m government investment

    Liverpool court users in need of support will be able to access greater guidance and help at the city’s Civil and Family Court following £5m of government funding.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New search teams to disrupt and deter violence in prisons

    Justice Secretary announces specialist search teams to be rolled out across the country with more than 100 officers being recruited.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • First ever autism awards for Category A prison and probation division

    Accreditation follows intensive inspection and hundreds of hours of training.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Justice Minister chairs roundtable on media access to courts

    Newspapers, broadcasters and online platforms will today discuss open justice and access to courts at a roundtable hosted by Justice Minister Lucy Frazer.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Reappointment of Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Prisons

    The Secretary of State has announced the reappointment of Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Prisons.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Courts to pilot more flexible hours for the benefit of the public

    Early and late sittings will be piloted in civil and family courts, giving people greater access to hearings that can fit around their busy lives.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Lord Mayor's Banquet 2018: David Gauke’s speech

    Lord Chancellor David Gauke spoke on the government’s support for legal services and the importance of the Rule of Law.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Funding boost for vulnerable female offenders in the community

    Twelve organisations across the country who are doing excellent work to help divert women away from crime and reduce reoffending, have been awarded a share of £3.3 million by the Ministry of Justice.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Prisons to deliver trailblazing £6m rough sleeping initiative

    Three prisons will pilot a trailblazing new scheme that will help ex-offenders stay off the streets and away from crime, Justice Secretary David Gauke announced today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Spark21 conference 2018: David Gauke speech on diversity in the legal profession

    Lord Chancellor David Gauke spoke at the Spark21 Conference 2018 about nurturing a richer and more representative legal profession.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Government increases funding for rape and sexual abuse victims

    Funding increased by 10% to £24 million over 3 years.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Announcement on probate fees

    Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Justice Lucy Frazer QC MP, provided an update on probate fees today (5 November 2018).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Safer prisons, safer streets

    The Justice Secretary addresses the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners and the National Police Chiefs Council at the 2018 Partnership Summit.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Applications open to run country's first Secure School

    Applications open today (31 October 2018) for potential Secure School providers.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Ministry of Justice secures extra £52 million for targeted expenditure

    The Ministry of Justice will be investing an additional £52 million to tackle prison violence, improve the prisons and courts estate and boost the operational capacity of the Parole Board this year after the Chancellor provi…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Lord Chancellor announces 2% pay increase for judges

    Judges will be granted their biggest pay rise in 10 years with an annual increase of 2%, the government announced today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Judges annual pay review 2018/19: David Gauke blog

    Lord Chancellor David Gauke writes about the 2% annual pay increase for members of the judiciary for 2018/19 - the biggest pay rise for judges in nearly 10 years.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Jerry Cope appointed to the Prison Service Pay Review Body

    The Secretary of State for Justice has announced the appointment of Jerry Cope as interim Chair of the Prison Service Pay Review Body for a period of 1 year.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Approbation of the Lord Mayor Elect ceremony

    Speech by The Rt Hon David Gauke MP, Lord Chancellor, at the annual Lord Mayor Elect ceremony.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government