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From The Rt Hon Lucy Frazer KC
  • New Solicitor General sworn in

    Lucy Frazer QC MP was appointed as Solicitor General by the Prime Minister on 10 May.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Man has prison time increased after drunken assault

    David Hurst will now serve 4 and a half years in prison.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Violent burglar has sentence increased following Attorney General’s Office intervention

    Desmond Sage has had his sentence increased to 9 years' imprisonment by the Court of Appeal.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New Solicitor General appointed

    Lucy Frazer QC MP has been appointed as Solicitor General for England and Wales.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Video hearings tested in domestic abuse cases

    Domestic abuse victims may seek injunctions more easily and with less stress as part of a test into the use of fully-video court hearings.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Professional court access scheme to be adopted nationally

    Legal professionals will soon be able to enter the vast majority of courts and tribunals more easily as a successful pilot scheme is extended nationwide.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Digital court system saves enough paper to cover central park twice

    HMCTS Digital Case System has saved more than 100 million sheets of paper.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Cardiff courts at the forefront of reform

    Domestic abuse victims will benefit from increased support at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court, as justice minister Lucy Frazer found out during a visit to the city.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • ‘Upskirting’ now a specific crime as bill receives Royal Assent

    ‘Upskirting’ perpetrators face two years in prison and being placed on the sex offenders register, as a new law making the act a specific criminal offence is expected to receive Royal Assent today (Tuesday 12 February).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Upskirting: know your rights

    There is a lot in the news about 'upskirting' - find out what it's all about and why the law has changed.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • £15m government funding to fix court buildings

    Work to improve the condition of court buildings is underway thanks to an additional £15 million set aside for much needed security and maintenance work.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Swindon court users to benefit from £2.6m government investment

    People in Swindon will benefit from improved facilities at two of the town’s courts following £2.6m of government funding.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • London hosts inaugural international online courts forum

    International delegates will gather to exchange ideas, forge new partnerships and discuss the cutting edge of court reform at an inaugural forum.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Vulnerable court users to benefit from £5m government investment

    Liverpool court users in need of support will be able to access greater guidance and help at the city’s Civil and Family Court following £5m of government funding.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Justice Minister chairs roundtable on media access to courts

    Newspapers, broadcasters and online platforms will today discuss open justice and access to courts at a roundtable hosted by Justice Minister Lucy Frazer.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Courts to pilot more flexible hours for the benefit of the public

    Early and late sittings will be piloted in civil and family courts, giving people greater access to hearings that can fit around their busy lives.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Announcement on probate fees

    Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Justice Lucy Frazer QC MP, provided an update on probate fees today (5 November 2018).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Results of fully-video hearings pilot published

    Court users taking part in the first fully-video hearings found them convenient and easy to understand, an independent report published today reveals.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New drive to help victims and witnesses give best evidence in South East

    Vulnerable victims and witnesses in the South East who need help giving evidence will soon have more support than ever - as the number of specially trained intermediaries continues to rise.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Government seeks views on legal aid for inquests

    Bereaved families and legal professionals are being asked to share their experience of inquests as part of a Government review into the provision of legal aid.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government