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Increased use of virtual courts and live links technology is making justice quicker and more effective.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
More victims and witnesses are benefiting from swift and effective court hearings thanks to virtual courts and live links technology.
This speech was delivered to the Institute for Government on 21 November 2011. This version is checked against delivery.
Exactly one year before Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) take office, the Policing Minister has called for all dynamic and driven individuals to come forward as candidates.
This speech was delivered by minister for policing and criminal justice, Nick Herbert, on 21 November to the Institute for Government.
Communities can now compare police performance with forces across the country at the click of a mouse, the Home Office announced today.
Communities can now compare their local police performance with that of forces across England and Wales at the click of a computer mouse.
Public vote for the 2011 Tilley Awards went live today with the search for the most innovative crime fighting project.
The search for the most innovative crime fighting project entered its final phase as the public vote for the 2011 Tilley Awards went live.
Policing and Criminal Justice Minister Nick Herbert gave this speech on 28 September 2011. The text should be checked against delivery.
Policing and Criminal Justice Minister Nick Herbert gave this speech on Wednesday 28 September 2011.
Up to £1million a year will be seized from prisoners’ pay packets and used to fund victim support services.
Up to £1million a year is to be seized from prisoners’ pay packets and used to fund victim support services.
Government publishes consultation inviting members of public to have say on handling of complaints against Police and Crime Commissioners.
The government has published a consultation inviting members of the public to have their say on how complaints against PCCs are handle.
The Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill has received Royal Assent today.
The Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill has received Royal Assent today, 15 September 2011.
This this speech was delivered to the Police Superintendents’ Association on 14 September 2011. This version is 'as delivered'.
The Justice system should be swift and sure, and fit for the 21st century, Minister Nick Herbert said.
Britons who become victims of crime in other EU countries will get a guaranteed minimum level of support, said Nick Herbert.
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