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From Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice
  • £3 million pilot to reduce reoffending by young adults

    Young adults supervised by the probation service will receive specialist drug and mental health support at a new £3 million centre to reduce reoffending.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New laws to protect victims added to Domestic Abuse Bill

    A raft of new amendments to the Domestic Abuse Bill will be presented, providing greater protections for victims and further clamping down on perpetrators.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • More courts to speed up justice

    Efforts to deliver speedier justice have been stepped up today (17 February 2021) with the announcement of 14 more temporary courtrooms and a first ‘super courtroom’ to hear large, complex cases.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Expert and Advisory Panel appointed for the Independent Review of Criminal Legal Aid

    A panel of experts has been appointed to support Sir Christopher Bellamy QC (Chair) in examining the long-term sustainability of the criminal legal aid system.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Lord Chancellor: It’s time for action on mental health in prisons

    The Lord Chancellor sets out how the government plans to support people with neurodivergent conditions such as autism and dyslexia, as well as those with acute mental health problems, within the criminal justice system.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Independent review into Criminal Legal Aid to launch in January

    The long-term sustainability of the criminal legal aid market will be the focus of an independent review, it was confirmed today (21 December).

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Fairer justice system for neurodivergent people to reduce crime

    Review to look at how many offenders have conditions like autism and learning difficulties.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Supervision of terrorists reinforced with new powers and closer collaboration

    The monitoring of convicted terrorists and others who pose a terror risk will be strengthened under plans laid out today (17 December 2020).

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New Queen’s Counsel welcomed by Lord Chancellor

    Her Majesty The Queen has approved the appointment of 116 new Queen's Counsel.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Nine more Nightingale courtrooms to be delivered

    An extra 9 Nightingale courtrooms will bolster the national effort to tackle the impact of coronavirus on the justice system.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Private International Law Bill gains Royal Assent

    The Private International Law Bill (2020) received royal assent today (14 December 2020) allowing the UK to implement vital agreements which protect the country’s businesses and citizens across borders.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • First virtual trade mission for UK-Africa legal services

    Three-day virtual event from 1 December to 3 December will bring together the very best in UK and African legal expertise.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Prisons, courts and victim services will benefit from spending review funding

    Almost £4.4 billion will be invested to increase court capacity, create prison places, and support victims following yesterday’s spending review.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Funding boost for rape and domestic abuse support

    Ministers have today (18 November 2020) confirmed a major funding boost for victims of rape and domestic abuse as services face dealing with greater demand this winter.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New Office for Investment to drive foreign investment into the UK

    The newly launched Office for Investment will connect public and private sector expertise while ensuring high and rigorous standards of scrutiny and security.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Lord Chancellor's speech: Legal Wales Conference

    Speech delivered by the Lord Chancellor at the Legal Wales Conference.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Lord Chancellor’s Speech: Opening of the Legal Year Service

    Speech delivered by the Lord Chancellor at Temple Church for the Opening of the Legal Year Service.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Lord Chancellor’s Speech: White Paper Launch - A Smarter Approach to Sentencing

    Full text of the speech given by Robert Buckland QC to launch the White Paper - A Smarter Approach to Sentencing.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Suspected criminals held for longer as criminal courts recovery plan announced

    People arrested for serious crimes can spend longer in custody as they await trial.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • 10 ‘Nightingale Courts’ unveiled

    The Lord Chancellor has today (19 July 2020) announced locations for 10 ‘Nightingale Courts’ which have been rapidly set up to tackle the impact of coronavirus on the justice system.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government