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Elizabeth Truss met staff and judges at the Court of Appeal and Central Family Court.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Minister Lee opened the academy which will help prisoners get the skills they need to turn their backs on crime.
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The Secretary of State for Justice has announced the re-appointment of Dr Peter Knight for 12 months.
More female and black and minority ethnic candidates have been appointed Queen’s Counsel than ever before.
Justice Minister Sam Gyimah announces plans to double the maximum sentence for stalking.
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Justice Minister Sir Oliver Heald announces a consultation and information campaign to help protect consumers.
Statement by The Rt Hon Elizabeth Truss MP, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice on the disturbance at HMP Birmingham.
The Secretary of State for Justice has extended the tenure of Nigel Newcomen, the current Prisons and Probation Ombudsman until 31 July 2017.
The Lord Chancellor has appointed David Leibowitz, and re-appointed Alison Broad and Antony Zacaroli to the Insolvency Rules Committee.
Justice Secretary responds to ground-breaking review led by Charlie Taylor.
Minister Kris Hopkins welcomes change in legislation allowing NI men to have their convictions quashed.
Dangerous drivers who kill are set to face life sentences, under plans put forward by ministers.
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.
Government proposals to improve pay and pensions for frontline staff have been endorsed by Prison Officers’ Association (POA) leaders.
The Lord Chancellor has appointed a new member and reappointed 3 members to the Civil Procedure Rule Committee.
Dr Phillip Lee shared his views on tackling youth offending at the Youth Justice Convention today.
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.
Justice Secretary Elizabeth Truss meets students who have completed a new work experience programme with Her Majesty’s Prison Service.
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