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  • Reappointment of Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Probation

    Justin Russell has been reappointed as Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Probation.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Five members appointed to Family Procedure Rule Committee and one member reappointed

    The Lord Chancellor has announced the appointment of 5 new members to the Family Procedure Rule Committee and the reappointment of one member.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Four non judicial members reappointed to the Civil Justice Council

    The Lord Chancellor has reappointed Jo Hickman, Ian Karet and Andrew Parker to the Civil Justice Council (CJC) for a further term of three years and William Wood QC for a period of 18 months.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Lord Chancellor outlines his plans to recover the justice system from COVID-19

    The Lord Chancellor spoke at the Law Society to thank the hidden heroes who kept justice moving during the COVID-19 pandemic and outlined his plans for recovering the system, as well as propelling it towards a better future.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • HMPPS appoints 3 non-executive directors

    HM Prisons and Probation Service (HMPPS) has appointed David Bernstein, Heather Savory and Nick Folland as non-executive directors.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Appointment of Commissioners of the Criminal Cases Review Commission

    Her Majesty The Queen, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, has approved the appointment of Zahra Ahmed, Nicola Cockburn and Joanne Fazakerley as Commissioners of the CCRC.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Extension to Chair of the Lay Observers’ National Council term

    The Secretary of State has announced a 1 year extension to John Thornhill OBE’s tenure as Chair of the Lay Observers’ National Council.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Extension to National Chair of the Independent Monitoring Boards term

    The Secretary of State has announced a one year extension to Dame Anne Owers DBE’s tenure as National Chair of the Independent Monitoring Boards.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Reappointment of 3 Commissioners to the Judicial Appointments Commission

    Her Majesty the Queen, on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, has approved the reappointment of 3 Commissioners to the Judicial Appointments Commission.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Reappointment of the Chairman of the Criminal Cases Review Commission

    Her Majesty the Queen, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, has approved the reappointment of the Chairman of the Criminal Cases Review Commission.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Reappointment to the Tribunal Procedure Committee

    The Lord Chancellor, after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice, has approved the reappointment of Gabriella Bettiga as member of the Tribunal Procedure Committee .

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Extension to the tenure of the Chair of the Law Commission

    The Lord Chancellor has approved an extension to Sir Nicholas Green’s tenure as the Chair of the Law Commission.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Appointment of Lay Member to the Legal Services Board

    The Lord Chancellor, after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice, has approved the appointment of Gary Kildare, as a Lay Member of the Legal Services Board, for four years from 1 April 2021.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Appointment of the Chair and reappointment of 3 board members of Cafcass

    Sally Cheshire CBE appointed as the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass) Chair and the reappointment of Catherine Doran, Paul Grant and Mandy Jones as Cafcass board members.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Appointment of non-executive member to the Independent Monitoring Authority

    The Lord Chancellor has appointed Ronnie Alexander to the board of the Independent Monitoring Authority as member with knowledge of the relevant matters in Wales.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Judicial retirement age to rise to 75

    Judges, magistrates, and coroners will be allowed to continue to serve until they are 75, as the Lord Chancellor today confirmed plans to increase their mandatory retirement age.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Appointment of the Judicial Appointments and Conduct Ombudsman

    The Lord Chancellor has announced the appointment of the Judicial Appointments and Conduct Ombudsman.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Solicitors and CPS join professional users’ access scheme

    London Criminal Courts Solicitors' Association, Criminal Law Solicitors Association and Crown Prosecution Service join fast-track entry to HMCTS buildings.

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  • New ‘Nightingale court’ opens in Taunton

    A ‘Nightingale court’ has opened in Taunton, joining the national effort to tackle the impact of coronavirus on the criminal justice system.

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  • Two more Nightingale courts open

    Two new ‘Nightingale courts’ in Cirencester and Stafford have begun hearing cases this week, as part of a government move to tackle the impact of coronavirus on the justice system.

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