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  • Missing people law changes

    Families of missing people will have new rights following law changes taking effect from today, 1 October 2014.

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

  • Inheritance laws simplified

    New laws simplifying what happens when someone dies without leaving a will come into effect tomorrow, Wednesday 1 October 2014.

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

  • Offenders get ‘through-the-gate’ support for drug and alcohol problems

    A new Abstinence and Recovery Centre in Manchester will provide support to offenders affected by substance misuse issues, aiming to reduce reoffending.

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

  • Simon Hughes' speech at the Family Mediation Association Annual Conference 2014

    Simon Hughes' speech on 'Mediation: a central part of family justice'.

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

  • Simon Hughes: We want the best family justice

    The true sign of a civilised family justice system is to have more people resolve disputes outside the courts, Justice Minister Simon Hughes said today.

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

  • Next Clink restaurant announced in women’s prison

    A fourth prisoner training restaurant will open its doors in 2015 at HMP Styal in Cheshire.

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

  • Two new rape support centres to help victims recover

    Two new rape support centres will provide more victims of sexual assault and rape with access to vital local support, Minister for Women Nicky Morgan and Victims Minister Mike Penning announced.

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

  • A bold new vision for the treatment of victims

    Victims’ rights will be enshrined in law as part of a major set of reforms announced by Justice Secretary Chris Grayling today.

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

  • New initiative launched to rehabilitate female offenders

    An innovative collaboration between London College of Fashion and the Ministry of Justice has been established at HMP Holloway, a female prison in London.

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

  • Secure College development drives local jobs and growth in Leicestershire

    Local businesses given the chance to win valuable contracts in the development of the first Secure College, Justice Minister Andrew Selous announced.

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

  • 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