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  • New measures to help hard working families with the cost of driving

    As part of its plan to help hard working people, the government has announced measures to help motorists to cut the cost of running a car.

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

  • Revision of the PACE codes of practice A, B, C, E, F and H

    This written ministerial statement on the revision of codes within the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 was laid on 21 October 2013 in the House of Commons by Damian Green and in the House of Lords by Lord Taylor of Hol…

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

  • Government launches balance of competences review on fundamental rights

    The Government has today asked for evidence on the balance of competences between the UK and the European Union on fundamental rights.

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

  • Ministry of Justice supports almost 1,000 victims of trafficking

    To mark Anti-Slavery Day Victims’ Minister Damian Green met victims of human trafficking at a safe house in London.

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

  • Lady Justice Julia Macur appointed senior judicial Commissioner

    Appointment of Lady Justice Julia Macur as a new senior judicial Commissioner of the Judicial Appointments Commission.

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

  • Director of new National Probation Service announced

    A director has been chosen to lead the new National Probation Service (NPS) after the candidate who was due to take up the post stepped down for personal reasons.

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

  • Wider audience targeted as lasting power of attorney (LPA) process goes online

    A wider range of people should ensure they have lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) - not just the elderly - Justice Minister Lord McNally said today.

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

  • New reforms to increase diversity of coroners

    Changes designed to increase the diversity of coroners and competition for positions, have been announced by new Justice Minister Shailesh Vara.

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

  • Direct entry to the police

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 14 October 2013 by Damian Green, 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

  • Notice of re-appointments to the Parole Board

    The Secretary of State for Justice has approved the appointment of the Parole Board members.

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

  • UK set to host 2015 Global Law Summit

    The first ever UK Global Law Summit, showcasing Britain’s unrivalled legal expertise, will take place in 2015, Justice Secretary Chris Grayling has announced.

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

  • Automatic 'early release' axed for child rapists and terrorists

    In a radical overhaul of sentencing, the Justice Secretary Chris Grayling today announced that criminals convicted of rape or attempted rape of a child or terrorism offences will no longer be automatically released at the ha…

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

  • Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013: Shared buildings regulations consultation launched

    The first steps have been taken to implement the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act, Justice Minister Lord McNally has announced today.

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

  • Appointment of Mr Charles Andrew Platt as a new member of Cheshire Advisory Committee

    The Ministry of Justice is pleased to announce a new appointment.

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

  • Helen Grant: Reduction in fee for lasting powers of attorney

    Appointing someone you trust to make key decisions for you if you lose mental capacity will be £20 cheaper.

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

  • Chris Grayling: Simple cautions for serious offences to be scrapped

    Criminals who commit serious offences will no longer receive just a ‘slap on the wrist’ Secretary of State for Justice Chris Grayling announced today in a radical overhaul of ‘simple’ cautions.

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

  • Prisoners made to pay for damage

    Prisoners who cause damage to prisons and prison property will have to pay for the cost of repairs under new plans announced by Justice Secretary Chris Grayling.

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

  • Announcement of the Justice Secretary's preferred candidate for the role of Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Probation

    The preferred candidate to be Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Probation for England and Wales has been announced today.

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

  • Damian Green speech on excellence in policing

    Speech given by Damian Green at the ACPO Excellence in Policing in Ryton on Tuesday (23 September 2013).

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

  • Search begins to find best organisations to tackle high reoffending rates

    A competition was launched today with more than 700 organisations from across the world looking to turn offenders’ lives around, as part of an annual £450 million package of rehabilitation contracts across England and Wales.

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