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The Prisons and Courts Bill paves the way for the biggest overhaul of prisons in a generation and delivery of a world-class court system.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Elizabeth Truss outlines her views on sentencing and the size of the prison population at The Centre for Social Justice.
Elizabeth Truss thanked staff at HMP Bristol and Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre for their ‘vital work’.
Dangerous drivers who kill are set to face life sentences, under plans put forward by ministers.
Speech on prison reform, including plans to recruit an additional 2,500 frontline staff to help transform prisons into places of safety and reform.
Prisons Minister Sam Gyimah tells the PGA why prison governors are the right people to drive our reforms.
David Lammy's speech to the Centre for Education in the Criminal Justice System.
More than 5,000 offenders will be housed in new reform prisons by end of the year as part of largest reform programme since Victorian times.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
The Prime Minister David Cameron made a statement in the House of Commons on the Panama Papers.
Speech given by the British Ambassador to Kazakhstan. This is an English transcript of the speech, delivered in three languages: Kazakh, Russian and English.
Notice of withdrawal of the pay claims moratorium after 31 May 2016.
Justice Minister announces not-for-broadcast trial that will film judges’ sentencing remarks in 8 courts in England and Wales.
David Cameron spoke at the Policy Exchange on prison reform including plans to give governors complete control over the way they run their prisons.
Treatment of pregnant women and female prisoners with babies to be reformed including tagging, problem-solving courts and alternative resettlement units.
The PM announces reform to the prison system including six new 'reform prisons' to be created this year and changes to the prison education system.
Writing in the Sunday Times, the Prime Minister explained the government's plans to achieve real equality in Britain.
The Prime Minister has asked David Lammy MP to investigate evidence of possible bias against black defendants and other ethnic minorities.
Written Ministerial Statement made by the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, Michael Gove.
The Attorney General address to the opening of National Pro Bono Week at the Law Society
Crown Court Digital Case System expands into early adopter areas following successful pilot.
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