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First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Almost £4.4 billion will be invested to increase court capacity, create prison places, and support victims following yesterday’s spending review.
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.
The newly launched Office for Investment will connect public and private sector expertise while ensuring high and rigorous standards of scrutiny and security.
Speech delivered by the Lord Chancellor at the Legal Wales Conference.
Speech delivered by the Lord Chancellor at Temple Church for the Opening of the Legal Year Service.
Full text of the speech given by Robert Buckland QC to launch the White Paper - A Smarter Approach to Sentencing.
People arrested for serious crimes can spend longer in custody as they await trial.
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.
Full text of the speech given by Robert Buckland QC to the judiciary about judicial independence, reform and future
Measures will protect the UK’s economy by preventing new burdens on business and provide certainty to support coronavirus recovery.
Sir Richard Heaton will conclude his service at the Ministry of Justice later this summer when his five-year tenure comes to an end.
New laws to spare divorcing couples having to apportion blame for the breakdown of their marriage took a step closer this week.
Renters across England and Wales will receive greater protection after the government extended the suspension of new evictions until 23 August.
Prime Minister to open virtual Hidden Harms Summit in Downing Street to drive action to tackle domestic abuse, child sexual exploitation and modern slavery
The Second Reading of the Trade Bill 2020 by International Trade Secretary, Liz Truss MP
Written Statement made by the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (Robert Buckland) on 21 April 2020.
Pregnant women in custody who do not pose a high risk of harm to the public will be temporarily released from prison.
A statement from the Lord Chancellor on the running of courts during the coronavirus pandemic.
Speech given by the Lord Chancellor at the Queen's Counsel Appointments Ceremony 2020.
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