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Lord Chancellor David Gauke spoke about the revised Advocates Graduated Fee Scheme in his speech on 24 November 2018.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The government will spend an additional £23 million on fees for criminal defence advocates following consultation with the Bar.
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.
Justice Secretary announces specialist search teams to be rolled out across the country with more than 100 officers being recruited.
Accreditation follows intensive inspection and hundreds of hours of training.
Newspapers, broadcasters and online platforms will today discuss open justice and access to courts at a roundtable hosted by Justice Minister Lucy Frazer.
The Secretary of State has announced the reappointment of Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Prisons.
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.
Lord Chancellor David Gauke spoke on the government’s support for legal services and the importance of the Rule of Law.
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.
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.
Lord Chancellor David Gauke spoke at the Spark21 Conference 2018 about nurturing a richer and more representative legal profession.
Funding increased by 10% to £24 million over 3 years.
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Justice Lucy Frazer QC MP, provided an update on probate fees today (5 November 2018).
The Justice Secretary addresses the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners and the National Police Chiefs Council at the 2018 Partnership Summit.
Applications open today (31 October 2018) for potential Secure School providers.
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…
Judges will be granted their biggest pay rise in 10 years with an annual increase of 2%, the government announced today.
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.
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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