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Appointment of Mr Justice Green as the new Chair of the Law Commission of England and Wales.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The Justice Secretary today (27 June 2018) published a strategy to drive up standards at HMP Exeter.
The female offender strategy sets out a commitment to divert the most vulnerable women in the criminal justice system away from custody through the provision of tailored support.
HM Prison and Probation Service honours staff for their efforts in transforming lives and reducing the risk of reoffending.
The Lord Chancellor, in consultation with the Lord Chief Justice, has appointed Dr Helen Phillips as Chair of the Legal Services Board with effect from 18 June 2018 to 31 March 2023.
Bill making ‘upskirting’ a specific offence introduced in the Commons today (21 June 2018).
Families whose loved one has died in custody will find it easier to access legal aid from today (15 June 2018) following changes made by the government.
‘Upskirting’ is set to become a specific criminal offence, with perpetrators facing up to two years behind bars, under a new law backed by Government.
Seeking nominations for honorary Queen’s Counsel.
Three new Non-Executive Board Members have taken up their posts at the Ministry of Justice this week.
Schools with security, not prisons with education – Justice Minister sets out plan for new Secure Schools.
Pioneering work to modernise the court system is being led by Liverpool, as justice minister Lucy Frazer saw first-hand during a visit to the city today (31 May 2018).
The Secretary of State for Justice has appointed John Thornhill as the Chair of the Lay Observers’ National Council.
The Secretary of State for Justice announces the appointment of 3 new board members of the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass).
Secretary of State for Justice's speech at the Education and Employment Strategy Launch at HMP Isis.
Offenders are to be put on the path to employment from the day they enter prison, in a major policy intervention announced by Justice Secretary David Gauke in London today (Thursday 24 May).
The first step in legislation to modernise courts and tribunals across the country will today be introduced in the House of Lords.
GRECO (Group of States Against Corruption) publishes 5th round evaluation for the UK.
HMCTS response from CEO Susan Acland-Hood to National Audit Office report on court reform programme.
The stress of applying for a divorce could be eased thanks to a new online service that removes the need for paper forms.
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