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Couples wishing to divorce will soon benefit from a less confrontational process, under proposals confirmed by the Justice Secretary David Gauke.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Prisons Minister Rory Stewart's statements responding to POA action.
Court users taking part in the first fully-video hearings found them convenient and easy to understand, an independent report published today reveals.
New law protecting emergency workers from assault to receive Royal Assent today (Thursday 13 September 2018).
Support for victims of crime will be overhauled following the launch of the first ever cross-government Victims Strategy.
Ministers are to launch review of Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme to ensure more victims get the right compensation.
Enforcing court orders and collecting historic criminal debt will continue unchanged after further upgrades to the service, including systems and technology, were put on hold.
A consultation is being launched which would empower governors to design their own programme of incentives tailored to the specific challenges in their prison.
A new initiative to drive partnership working between legal professionals in the UK and Nigeria has been announced by the Prime Minister today (29 August 2018).
Letter from the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice responding to the recommendations in the 2018 PSPRB England and Wales report, along with the response from the PSPRB Chair.
The Ministry of Justice has today taken over the running of HMP Birmingham for an initial six-month period.
Prisons Minister Rory Stewart has today (17 August 2018) announced a new project to tackle the most persistent and urgent problems facing 10 of the most challenging prisons.
Ex-prisoners are integral to the government’s Rough Sleeping Strategy. Justice Minister Rory Stewart blogs about a new pilot to help equip them for life after prison.
Justice Minister Edward Argar has today (11 August 2018) published an independent review of sport and physical education in the youth justice system.
Offenders increasingly ordered to use health services to address mental health, alcohol and drug issues in 5 pilot areas.
Legal professionals are encouraged to register with their local court in advance of a government pilot designed to reduce queues and grant them easier access.
Lakh Jemmett has been appointed to the HMCTS Board by the Lord Chancellor, Lord Chief Justice and the Senior President of Tribunals.
Justice Secretary David Gauke has set out his vision for the future of probation services in England and Wales today, announcing plans to change and improve the current system and invest £22 million in extra support for offe…
A £9 million project to clamp down on drugs supply and consumption at a single prison, with a major emphasis on tackling addiction, has been announced by Justice Secretary David Gauke.
The Secretary of State has announced the reappointment of 56 Parole Board Members.
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