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A new digital service is allowing people to submit appeals over their tax bill entirely online.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
A pilot launched today will test the fully video courtroom with members of the public for the first time.
Almost 2,000 prison officers have been recruited since the launch of a campaign to bring in 2,500 additional officers by the end of 2018.
The Justice Secretary has today (14 February 2018) published a comprehensive action plan as part of his long-term commitment to transform HMP Nottingham.
Dame Glenys Stacey's review of the way the Victim Contact Scheme engaged with victims in the Worboys case is published.
All those eligible for a partial refund on their power of attorney fees can apply from today (1 February 2018).
A fully online divorce application process is being tested across England and Wales for the first time.
From today (29 January), 9 further terror-related offences will fall within the scheme which allows the public to challenge sentences handed out by the courts.
Enacting the government’s robust contingency plans, the Ministry of Justice has today (26 January) announced the creation of a new government owned facilities management company.
Rt Hon David Gauke MP, the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, has today delivered an Oral Statement to the House of Commons on transparency of the Parole Board and victim support.
A public consultation on proposals to shape future decisions on the court and tribunal estate was launched today, as part of the transformation of our justice system.
Lucy Frazer MP, Justice Minister, gave a written update on Her Majesty’s Courts & Tribunals Service’s consultation.
Text of the Attorney General Jeremy Wright QC MP's speech at the Lord Chancellor's swearing in ceremony (check against delivery).
Full text of the speech given by the Rt Hon David Gauke at his Lord Chancellor swearing-in ceremony in January 2018.
Justice Secretary David Gauke’s statement on transparency of the Parole Board and victim support.
From today (8 January 2018), victims of domestic violence will get more support in taking abusive former partners to court.
Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, David Lidington, comments on the Parole Board's decision to direct the release of John Worboys'.
A local man has received an OBE in this years’ New Year’s Honours list, for services to the administration of justice.
Nine further terror-related offences will be added to the scheme which allows the public to challenge sentences handed out by the courts.
Plans to protect consumers from unresolved debts which can damage people’s credit ratings without them knowing have been unveiled today.
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