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From Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice
  • Making legal aid fairer for taxpayers -

    Plans to boost public confidence in the legal aid system and tackle towering bills have today been put out to consultation.

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

  • Minister defends closed national security court cases

    Ken Clarke has made a spoken about the Justice and Security Green Paper, and the proposals to hold parts of some civil cases in closed session.

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

  • New Public Guardian appointed

    Kenneth Clarke, has appointed Alan Eccles, as the new Public Guardian.   Alan Eccles…

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

  • 2500 more prison spaces

    HMP Thameside, the first of two new prisons opening this year, will start operating from tomorrow (30 March).

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

  • Punishment and reform

    Justice Secretary Ken Clarke has today launched radical proposals to strengthen community sentences and modernise the Probation Service.

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

  • Clarke: Reform of community sentences and probation services

    Radical proposals to strengthen community sentences and improve the Probation Service were set out today by Justice Secretary Ken Clarke.

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

  • Employers to help reduce reoffending

    First day of Business in the Community’s Responsible Business Convention.

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

  • UK hosts G20 anti-corruption group

    The UK is hosting the first G20 Anti-Corruption Working Group meeting in London.

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

  • Ministry of Justice reforms praised by leading think tank

    The Ministry of Justice has been named as one of the top reforming government departments by an independent think tank Reform.

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

  • Clarke: new measures for 'less daunting’ justice

    Individuals and businesses will find it cheaper, quicker and less daunting to resolve their disputes in civil courts, through new measures.

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

  • 'Cheaper, quicker and less daunting’ justice

    Individuals and businesses will find it cheaper, quicker and less daunting to resolve their disputes in civil courts.

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

  • Major reforms to family justice system

    Children and families in England and Wales will benefit from major reforms to the family justice system.

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

  • Major overhaul to reform family justice system

    Children and Families in England and Wales will benefit from major reforms to the family justice system.

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

  • Major overhaul to reform family justice system

    Children and families in England and Wales will benefit from major reforms to the family justice system.

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

  • Ken Clarke: £50m for victims' services

    An overhaul of victims' services could see up to £50m generated from offenders to help create a speedier, more supportive system.

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

  • £50 million for victims' services

    In an overhaul of victims’ services, up to £50 million would be generated from offenders to help create a speedier, more supportive system.

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

  • Ken Clarke: 'use mediation over courts'

    Ken Clarke has urged separating couples to consider mediation when they separate or divorce, instead of turning to the courts.

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

  • Clarke: mediation the future for separating families

    Mediation can be a quicker, cheaper and more amicable alternative to court.

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

  • Clarke welcomes UN International Anti-Corruption Day

    Justice Secretary and International Anti-Corruption Champion, Kenneth Clarke, has welcomed UN International Anti-Corruption Day.

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

  • Clarke: Hate crime laws extended

    People who murder disabled or transgender people in hate crime attacks will face life sentences with a starting point of 30 years.

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