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  • New law will see support extended to 50,000 more prisoners

    A major gap in the criminal justice system that means 50,000 short-term prisoners walk out of prison with no support is finally being addressed, as the Offender Rehabilitation Bill received Royal Assent today.

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

  • Landmark Children and Families Act 2014 gains royal assent

    New changes to the law to give greater protection to vulnerable children.

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

  • Prison Service Pay Review Body reports on prison pay

    The thirteenth report of the independent Prison Service Pay Review Body (PSPRB) is being published today.

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

  • Further funding boosts voluntary sector support

    Justice Minister Jeremy Wright announced that the pioneering Justice Data Lab pilot would be extended for a further year

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

  • Reforms to help reduce reoffending come into force

    Reforms which will cut the amount of time some offenders need to disclose details of any low level convictions come into effect today, Justice Minister Simon Hughes.

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

  • Support for industrial disease victims

    Sufferers of a deadly industrial disease will be the focus of work to improve the compensation claims process for them, new Justice Minister Lord Faulks said today.

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

  • Simon Hughes speech to ICO’s Data Protection Practitioner Conference

    Speech given at Manchester Central Convention Centre to ICO's Data Protection Practitioner Conference.

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

  • Two appointments to the Civil Procedure Rule Committee

    The Lord Chancellor, in consultation with the Master of the Rolls, has appointed Andrew Underwood and Kate Wellington as Members of the Civil Procedure Rule Committee from January 2014.

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

  • Transforming legal aid: Government response

    The Government has today confirmed its final package of reforms to the legal aid system following extensive consultation.

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

  • More than £16 million to help victims rebuild their lives

    Victims of the most serious crimes will get access to vital support thanks to a new £12 million fund, announced by the Victims’ Minister Damian Green today.

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

  • Bereaved families at the heart of the coroner system

    Bereaved loved ones will be put at the heart of the coroner system, Justice Minister Simon Hughes said today as he launched a new guide for people who have to become involved with inquests.

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

  • Clampdown on rogue claims firms

    In the past year more than 200 licences have been removed from rogue claims firms which have flouted the rules, Justice Minister Shailesh Vara said today, as the Government continues to crack down on companies which abuse th…

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

  • Judicial senior salaries: 2013 written evidence

    The Ministry of Justice's response to the Review Body of Senior Salaries' request for information about the judiciary's pay and benefits.

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  • Public appointments for the Judicial Appointments Commission

    Her Majesty the Queen has approved the appointment of six new Commissioners and re-appointment of Professor Lloyd as a Commissioner and of Christopher Stephens as Chair of the JAC.

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

  • Queen's Counsel in England and Wales, 2013 - 2014

    Her Majesty The Queen has approved the appointment of 100 new Queen's Counsel.

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

  • Information Commissioner Christopher Graham is reappointed

    Christopher Graham has been reappointed as the Information Commissioner. His appointment will be for 2 years from 29 June 2014.

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

  • Covert surveillance and covert human intelligence source codes of practice consultation

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons by Damian Green MP and in the House of Lords by Lord Taylor of Holbeach.

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

  • £500,000 to help break the silence for male rape victims

    Male victims of rape and sexual violence will receive unprecedented access to vital help and support thanks to the first dedicated fund designed specifically to meet their needs, Victims' Minister Damian Green has annou…

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

  • Talks begin over contracts to tackle reoffending

    Crucial Government reforms aimed at overhauling the way offenders are managed have moved a step closer, as organisations bidding for new regional rehabilitation work have been invited to begin formal contract talks.

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

  • Funding boost for programmes that reduce reoffending

    Charities and social enterprises who use innovative ways to reduce reoffending in England have been handed a boost worth more than £2 million.

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