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  • Extension of tenure for the current Prisons and Probation Ombudsman

    The Secretary of State for Justice has extended the tenure of Nigel Newcomen, the current Prisons and Probation Ombudsman until 31 July 2017.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Appointments to the Insolvency Rules Committee

    The Lord Chancellor has appointed David Leibowitz, and re-appointed Alison Broad and Antony Zacaroli to the Insolvency Rules Committee.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Justice secretary plans to put education at the heart of youth justice

    Justice Secretary responds to ground-breaking review led by Charlie Taylor.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • 'Turing's Law' extended to gay and bisexual men convicted in Northern Ireland

    Minister Kris Hopkins welcomes change in legislation allowing NI men to have their convictions quashed.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Killer drivers to face to life sentences

    Dangerous drivers who kill are set to face life sentences, under plans put forward by ministers.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Justice Minister meets frontline staff at HMP Peterborough

    Dr Phillip Lee visits prison to meet staff and listen to the challenges they face and the support they give to help offenders turn their backs on crime.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Proposed agreement for prison safety and reform programme

    Government proposals to improve pay and pensions for frontline staff have been endorsed by Prison Officers’ Association (POA) leaders.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New appointment of Civil Procedure Rule Committee member

    The Lord Chancellor has appointed a new member and reappointed 3 members to the Civil Procedure Rule Committee.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Justice Minister Dr Phillip Lee’s speech at Youth Justice Convention

    Dr Phillip Lee shared his views on tackling youth offending at the Youth Justice Convention today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Two appointments and a reappointment to the Civil Justice Council

    The Lord Chancellor the Rt Hon Elizabeth Truss MP has appointed 2 new members to the Civil Justice Council and reappointed an existing member for a further 3 years.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Justice Secretary meets college students from first prisons work experience scheme

    Justice Secretary Elizabeth Truss meets students who have completed a new work experience programme with Her Majesty’s Prison Service.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Courts and Tribunals update

    The government has today announced the decision to review the fees charged for Immigration and Asylum appeals.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New HMCTS Chief Executive takes up role

    Susan Acland-Hood has taken up post as Chief Executive of HM Courts & Tribunals Service. She also announced that Kevin Sadler will be her Deputy Chief Executive.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Justice Secretary and Prisons Minister meet staff on prison visits

    Staff thanked for their ‘vital work’ in delivering major reforms to improve safety and turn prisoners’ lives around.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New crackdown on whiplash claims set to cut insurance premiums

    Millions of motorists could see their car insurance cut by about £40 a year thanks to plans to crackdown on the epidemic of whiplash claims.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New appointment of Parole Board member

    The Secretary of State for Justice has approved the appointment of Sir John Saunders as a new member of the Parole Board.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Clink restaurant training programme cuts reoffending

    A training scheme for prisoners has led to an average reduction of 12 percentage points in reoffending and a lower frequency of reoffences.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Jury age limit to be raised to 75 in England and Wales

    As of the 01 December the upper age limit for jurors in England and Wales will be raised from 70 to 75.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Women in the legal industry

    Secretary of State The Rt Hon Elizabeth Truss speech at the Spark21 Conference.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Prison reform: Justice Secretary speech

    Speech on prison reform, including plans to recruit an additional 2,500 frontline staff to help transform prisons into places of safety and reform.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government