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From Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Safeguarding)
  • Pre-recorded evidence for rape victims rolled out to more North-West courts

    More victims of rape and sexual violence will be spared the stress of being cross-examined in court under a scheme rolled out to a further 10 Crown Courts today (29 June 2022).

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • £500 million boost to create thousands of new prison places

    New houseblocks to be built at 6 prisons - accommodating more than 2,200 prisoners.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • End to Friday releases to cut crime and make streets safer

    Prisoners vulnerable to addiction, mental health issues or homelessness will no longer be released on Fridays under new plans to cut reoffending and make streets safer.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New non-fatal strangulation offence comes into force

    Abusers who strangle their partners in an attempt to control or induce fear will face up to 5 years behind bars when a new offence comes into force today (7 June 2022).

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Location of first ground-breaking Residential Women’s Centre revealed

    Site in Swansea will pioneer new approach to tackling female offending.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • £300 million to cut youth crime and make streets safer

    Biggest funding package in a generation to tackle youth offending and cut crime.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New protections for rape victims available at more Crown Courts

    More victims of rape and sexual offences will be spared the stress of being cross-examined in court under a measure rolled out to a further 14 locations today (12 May 2022).

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Faster information for victims of domestic abuse

    Information about someone’s violent or abusive behaviour will be disclosed faster under changes to Clare’s Law proposed by the Home Office today (7 May).

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • More support for domestic abuse victims to rebuild their lives

    £125 million will be handed to councils across England to make sure safe accommodation spaces, such as refuges and shelters, can provide victims with vital support services.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Hundreds of solar panels installed as HMP Wayland goes green

    Over 700 solar panels installed at HMP Wayland to cut carbon and save money for the taxpayer.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Chance to name new prison in Glen Parva

    The people of Leicestershire are being invited to choose the name of its new jail in Glen Parva, Prisons Minister Victoria Atkins announced today (10 December 2021).

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Immediate action to improve Oakhill

    Prisons Minister Victoria Atkins has today (11 November 2021) outlined urgent action to address ‘unacceptable’ failings at a secure training centre run by G4S.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government