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  • Signs of improvement at Feltham as population is reduced by over a third

    The Ministry of Justice announces plans to address the serious issues identified at HMYOI Feltham A, including extra staff training and limiting the population.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • £100 million crackdown on crime in prison

    Airport-style security and cutting-edge technology to crack down on criminal activity in prisons.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Honorary Queen’s Counsel nominations: deadline Tuesday 27 August 2019

    Seeking nominations for honorary Queen’s Counsel.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Sentencing review to look at most dangerous and prolific offenders

    The Ministry of Justice will conduct an urgent review ordered by the Prime Minister, to ensure the public are properly protected from the most dangerous criminals.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • 10,000 extra prison places to keep the public safe

    Programme of up to £2.5 billion will fund modern and efficient prisons.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New Solicitor General sworn in

    Michael Ellis QC MP appointed as Solicitor General for England and Wales.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Lord Chancellor swearing-in speech: Robert Buckland QC

    Full text of the speech given by Robert Buckland QC at his Lord Chancellor swearing-in ceremony in July 2019.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Tim Flesher CB appointed to the Prison Service Pay Review Body

    The Secretary of State for Justice has announced the appointment of Tim Flesher as Chair of the Prison Service Pay Review Body for a period of 3 years.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Appointment of members to the Insolvency Rules Committee

    The Lord Chancellor announces reappointments of members to the Insolvency Rules Committee.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Appointment of a Lay Commissioner to the Judicial Appointments Commission

    The Lord Chancellor has announced the Royal Appointment of a Lay Commissioner to the Judicial Appointments Commission.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Children’s Funeral Fund for England launches today

    Bereaved parents will no longer have to pay the cost of their child’s burial or cremation after the Children’s Funeral Fund for England opened today (23 July).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New partnership to boost offender rehabilitation

    A joint agreement to improve offenders’ chances of securing work and successfully integrating into the community on release from prison has been launched by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and Department of Work and Pensions (…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Separated migrant children to access legal aid more easily

    Draft legislation will bring immigration and citizenship matters into the scope of legal aid for separated migrant children.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Ministry of Justice statement in fee-paid judicial litigation: July 2019

    A fourth 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 2018.

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  • Pay rise for prison officers 2019: statement by Robert Buckland

    Today I have announced this year’s pay rise for prison staff - the highest consolidated increase for more than 10 years.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Body-worn cameras to curb aggressive bailiffs

    People in debt will be given greater protection from rogue bailiffs as the government today announced the introduction of compulsory body-worn cameras.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Domestic abuse survivors invited to shape future of family court

    Survivors of domestic abuse and other harmful conduct are being invited to share their experiences of how well the family courts protects them and their children in private family law proceedings.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Smarter sentences, safer streets: David Gauke speech

    Speech by Rt. Hon David Gauke MP, Secretary of State for Justice, calling for an evidence-led approach to sentencing to tackle reoffending.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Justice secretary urges evidence-led approach to cut crime

    Justice Secretary David Gauke today called for an “evidence-led” approach to tackling reoffending in order to crack down on crime and reduce the number of victims.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New rights for victims of crime

    Victims of crime will receive greater support under government plans to boost their rights at every stage of the justice system.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government