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A new unit to combat extremist ideology behind bars will be launched next week, Prisons Minister Sam Gyimah announced today (2 April 2017).
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Written Ministerial Statement to inform the House of an issue relating to electronic monitoring.
Six regions across the country to benefit from £800,000 cash boost to tackle reoffending.
Alun Cairns: New prison will bring economic opportunities to South Wales
Written Ministerial Statement made by The Rt Hon Elizabeth Truss MP, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice.
Plans underway for 4 new prisons in Yorkshire, Wigan, Rochester and Port Talbot.
Plans to revolutionise the courts to make them more straightforward and efficient, and deliver swifter justice for victims.
New offence of sexual communication with a child will be introduced, and measures to support victims of sex crimes accelerated.
Government announces that the Ministry of Justice has moved onto the wider Shared Services strategy for government, saving £300million by 2024.
Sam Gyimah thanks Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) members for their vital work.
The Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary Elizabeth Truss joined networking organization, Women In Law London, for an event at Inner Temple.
Update on changes to the discount rate.
The Lord Chancellor has today announced changes to personal injury compensation payments.
The Lord Chancellor has appointed Mrs Justice Whipple as a Commissioner of JAC, following selection by the Judges' Council.
The Prisons and Courts Bill paves the way for the biggest overhaul of prisons in a generation and delivery of a world-class court system.
Thousands of frontline staff in London and the South East will benefit from an immediate boost to their pay.
Prime Minister Theresa May announced plans for a major programme of work leading towards bringing forward a Domestic Violence and Abuse Act.
Ministers have approved the appointment, reappointment and extensions of Parole Board members.
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