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The government has passed its target to recruit an additional 2,500 prison officers by the end of 2018.
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The Lord Chancellor has announced the Royal Appointment of Commissioners to the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC).
Lord Keen's keynote address on civil justice reform at the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers conference.
A new chairman will oversee the direction of the courts and tribunal service, following the retirement of current post holder Robert Ayling.
Holiday sickness fraudsters have been dealt a significant blow after new rules to bring pay-outs under control were given the go-ahead, Ministers revealed today.
As part of the Government’s commitment to tackling extremism, a second separation centre has been opened to curtail the influence of the most disruptive prisoners.
The Secretary of State for Justice announces the appointment of Edward Timpson CBE for a period of 3 years.
Government review of the law and powers to deal with unauthorised caravan sites and developments has been announced by the Housing Minister.
Bailiffs who aggressively pursue debts will come under fresh scrutiny through plans announced by ministers to tackle intimidating and inappropriate behaviour.
Oral statement from the Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary, David Gauke, in response to today’s judgment.
Statement from the Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary, David Gauke, in response to today’s judgment
The event is a key part of a major government consultation on the issue, and the first of 6 to be held across the country.
Justice Secretary David Gauke today (20 March 2018) unveiled the Civil Liability Bill, offering hope of lower insurance premiums to millions of motorists.
Justice Minister Dr Phillip Lee speaks at the launch of the Centre for Social Justice’s ‘A Women-Centred Approach’ report.
The Lord Chancellor has announced the appointment of Russell Agius for a tenure of 2 years.
The government has launched a consultation on domestic abuse, seeking new laws and stronger powers to protect and support survivors.
The Justice Secretary delivers his first major speech on prison reform at the Royal Society of Arts in London.
After an investment of £8.12m by HMCTS, Birmingham Civil Justice Centre has been transformed into "a prime example of the future of our courts and tribunals", according to CEO Susan Acland-Hood.
Secretary of State for Justice's speech at the Queen’s Counsel appointment ceremony, recognising the barristers and solicitors who have been formally appointed to the rank of QC this year.
Today (23 February 2018) the government has announced a new payment system for defence advocates in legal aid cases in the Crown Court.
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