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  • More than 80 bids for new rehabilitation contracts

    More than 80 bids to win regional rehabilitation contracts and lead the new era in a fight against reoffending are currently being evaluated by the government.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority are moving

    The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority helpline will be closed from 5pm Thursday 4 to 12.30pm Monday 8 September.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Richard Viney appointed to the Civil Procedure Rule Committee from 1 September 2014

    The Lord Chancellor has appointed Richard Viney to the CPRC as a Barrister Member for 3 years.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Over one million searches for war heroes’ wills

    A huge collection of poignant messages from Britain’s fallen First World War heroes has been viewed more than one million times.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • More help for families of missing people

    Families of missing people will be given extra help when a loved one goes missing, under proposals announced by Lord Faulks QC today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Lasting powers of attorney applications to be made simpler and easier

    Lasting powers of attorney will be easier and simpler for people to make, Justice Minister Simon Hughes announces.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • More free mediation sessions for separating couples

    Couples should avoid confrontational courtroom battles and use mediation as more free sessions will be funded by Government, Family Justice Minister Simon Hughes has announced.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Appointment of Stephen Lewis as a Law Commissioner

    The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Lewis as a Law Commissioner.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Hundreds of rogue claim firms closed

    Almost 600 of the claims companies responsible for bombarding people with nuisance calls and texts have left the industry.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Appointment of 15 new magistrate members to the north and east London Advisory Committee

    15 new magistrate members are being appointed to the north and east London Advisory main and sub committees.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Offenders to pay more towards victim support services

    Criminals will pay up to £1.5 million more per year to help victims recover from the effects of crime.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Payment-by-results pilots on track for success

    Promising first results from ground-breaking pilots at Doncaster and Peterborough prisons were welcomed by Justice Secretary Chris Grayling today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Chief Secretary of the Treasury letter to SSRB 29 July 2014

    Chief Secretary of the Treasury letter to SSRB 29 July 2014

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  • Fee cut for whiplash medical reports

    The fees for whiplash medical reports will be cut in the latest stage of the government’s plan to tackle insurance fraud and turn the tide on the growing compensation culture, Justice Secretary Chris Grayling announced today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Simon Hughes' speech at the Voice of the Child conference

    Simon Hughes' speech to the Family Justice Young People's Board 'Voice of the Child' conference.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Children will be seen and heard in Family Courts

    Children will be given a greater voice in the family justice system so they can tell judges how they feel and what they think about the family disputes they are involved in.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Andrew Parker appointed to the Civil Justice Council

    Andrew Parker appointed as the Solicitor Member of the Civil Justice Council from 31 July 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New generation tagging contracts awarded

    The Justice Secretary today announced the 4 companies who will deliver the new service.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £16 million Youth Engagement Fund promoted around the country

    The £16 million Youth Engagement Fund aims to improve young people's educational achievement and employability.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Missing persons' law coming into force

    Families of missing people will be given new help to cope with the complex legal and financial issues they face.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government