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Lord Chancellor's breakfast welcoming remarks.
Speech given by Lord Chancellor David Lidington at the swearing-in of Sir Ian Burnett as the new Lord Chief Justice.
The Secretary of State for Justice has announced the reappointment of Nicholas Caton for a tenure of 3 years and 5 months.
Prison staff to receive a pay uplift after Justice Secretary, implements in full Public Sector Pay Review Body’s recommendations.
David Lammy has published his independent review into the treatment of, and outcomes for, BAME individuals in the criminal justice system.
Her Majesty The Queen, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, has appointed 5 new Commissioners to CCRC.
The Secretary of State for Justice has announced the appointment of Brian Tytherleigh as a member to the Youth Justice Board.
The Lord Chancellor has announced the Royal Appointment of Commissioners to the Judicial Appointments Commission.
Measures to change the way compensation payouts are calculated have been unveiled today by Lord Chancellor David Lidington.
Better technology means courts are punishing drug drive offenders in record numbers.
A firm responsible for pressuring people into making holiday-sickness claims has had it's licence stripped by the Claims Management Regulator.
Prisons Minister Sam Gyimah met recruits from Unlocked Graduates as they begin training and prepare to join staff on the front line.
Victims and witnesses will have their experience of going to court made easier through a number of new waiting rooms.
Government on track to hit target of 2,500 new officers by 2018.
Seeking nominations for honorary Queen’s Counsel.
Ministry of Justice welcomes Lord Farmer's recommendations to strengthen family ties to help offenders turn their lives around and protect public safety.
19 terror-related offences are added to the scheme to keep families and communities safe.
The Queen has approved the appointment of the new President of the Supreme Court, 3 Supreme Court Justices and 7 new Justices of Appeal.
Justice Secretary David Lidington provides an update on the probation system.
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