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Full text of the speech given by Alex Chalk MP as he was sworn in as the Lord Chancellor at the Royal Courts of Justice.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Over 6 million more people now eligible for legal aid advice and representation.
More than double the number of ex-offenders found work following a major government drive to reduce reoffending and plug labour shortages to help grow the economy.
Hundreds of Albanian prisoners to be returned to their home country in exchange for UK support to help modernise the Albanian prison system.
New offence for encouraging serious self-harm with perpetrators facing 5 years behind bars.
Victims and Prisoners Bill will stop unnecessary and invasive access to personal materials such as therapy notes.
New rules will see up to 4,500 more lawyers from diverse backgrounds eligible to become judges under plans announced by the government today (11 May 2023).
Terrorist prisoners to be banned from taking leading roles in religious services.
New Lord Chancellor announces 13,000 cameras now available to every prison officer on shift.
Sir Richard Broadbent has been announced as the new chair of the HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) Board.
Lord Chancellor Dominic Raab welcomed this year’s appointees to King’s Counsel at Westminster Hall.
More than 90 business experts have been enlisted as prison employment advisors to help drive thousands of prison leavers into work and away from a life of crime.
Government to fund mandatory mediation for separating couples.
Domestic abusers who kill their partners or ex-partners will receive tougher sentences under government plans published today (17 March 2023).
First ever ‘Independent Public Advocate’ to launch in England and Wales.
Nightingale Courts across England and Wales are being kept open for another year to reduce waiting times and deliver swift justice for victims.
Thousands of prisoners are getting clean thanks to a doubling of drug-free wings in jails as the government’s war on addiction steps up a gear.
Further information on the changes we are making to our transgender prisoner policy framework.
Thousands of troubled teens to benefit from cash boost to local sports groups.
The number of people tagged has reached record highs following the government’s drive to use technology to make streets safer.
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