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Nicholas Caton appointed as a member of the Prison Service Pay Review Body (PSPRB).
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
This is the government's response to the Victims' Commissioner's Review of Complaints and Resolution for Victims of Crime.
The government has today published it's response to Sir Brian Leveson's Review of Efficiency in Criminal Proceedings.
John Lakin and Mary MacLeod have been reappointed as board members of the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass)
Families of bereaved people across Liverpool and Wirral will receive better coroner services in the future.
A new law has come into force today (12 March 2015) which removes the £5,000 cap that used to limit the maximum fines magistrates could impose.
The Lord Chancellor in consultation with the Lord Chief Justice today announced the appointment of Dr Helen Phillips to the Legal Services Board (LSB).
Victims’ Minister Mike Penning saw first hand today how government money has been used to help those who need it most with vital help and support for victims of rape and sexual violence.
The Prime Minister has announced new measures to tackle child sexual exploitation at a landmark Downing Street summit.
Speech given at Manchester Central Convention Centre to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) Data Protection Practitioner Conference.
A significant step forward in the fight against violence in prisons has been taken, with the publication of a joint national protocol.
A new digital service will allow people charged with minor motoring offences to make a plea online at a time and place of their choosing.
The Lord Chancellor announces reappointments to the Judicial Appointments Commission.
Prisons Minister Andrew Selous has today announced that the new prison in Wrexham will be operated by Her Majesty’s Prison Service (HMPS).
Lord Chancellor speaks at the Global Law Summit, marking 800 years of the Magna Carta.
Victims and witnesses will be given more support than ever before with double the number of courtroom experts soon to be available.
Children will have a greater say in family court cases, Justice Minister Simon Hughes announced as he addressed the Family Justice Young People’s Board.
DNA tests in family courts will be provided across England from later this year, Justice Minister Simon Hughes has announced.
More than 90 new Queen’s Counsel (QC) have 'taken silk' in a ceremony presided over by Lord Chancellor Chris Grayling.
Paul Wilson has been appointed interim Chief Inspector of Probation today.
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