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  • Drug dogs to detect new versions of spice to stay one step ahead of criminals

    Prison drug dogs will be trained to sniff out new and emerging strands of Spice as part of the government's comprehensive plan to tackle violence and disorder behind bars.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Expansion of prison kitchen training scheme to cut reoffending

    Thousands of offenders will be diverted away from crime by the expansion of a catering training scheme in prisons across England and Wales.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Requirement for all parole hearings to be held in private to be relaxed

    The rule which currently requires all parole hearings to be held in private will be relaxed as part of the government’s efforts to increase public confidence in the process.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • X-ray scanners stop over 1,000 illegal items entering prisons

    Advanced X-ray body scanners have stopped over 1,376 illegal items, including drugs, weapons and phones, getting into prisons, just 4 months after being installed.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Extra funding for organisations that steer women away from crime

    38 organisations will receive almost £2 million in government funding so their vital work steering women away from crime can continue.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Managing the pandemic in prisons

    The quick and decisive action taken since the beginning of the pandemic has helped to limit the spread of the virus in prisons.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Secure video calls help all prisoners maintain essential family ties during pandemic

    Secure video calls rolled out in all prisons in just over 6 months to maintain vital family contact.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Body-worn cameras to curb aggressive bailiffs

    People in debt will be given greater protection from rogue bailiffs as the government today announced the introduction of compulsory body-worn cameras.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • £15m extra government funding improves more than 200 courts

    From improving security systems to fixing boilers and repairing lifts, more than 200 courts have benefitted from £15m of additional government funding for maintenance.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Video hearings tested in domestic abuse cases

    Domestic abuse victims may seek injunctions more easily and with less stress as part of a test into the use of fully-video court hearings.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Professional court access scheme to be adopted nationally

    Legal professionals will soon be able to enter the vast majority of courts and tribunals more easily as a successful pilot scheme is extended nationwide.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Digital court system saves enough paper to cover central park twice

    HMCTS Digital Case System has saved more than 100 million sheets of paper.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Cardiff courts at the forefront of reform

    Domestic abuse victims will benefit from increased support at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court, as justice minister Lucy Frazer found out during a visit to the city.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • ‘Upskirting’ now a specific crime as bill receives Royal Assent

    ‘Upskirting’ perpetrators face two years in prison and being placed on the sex offenders register, as a new law making the act a specific criminal offence is expected to receive Royal Assent today (Tuesday 12 February).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Upskirting: know your rights

    There is a lot in the news about 'upskirting' - find out what it's all about and why the law has changed.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • £15m government funding to fix court buildings

    Work to improve the condition of court buildings is underway thanks to an additional £15 million set aside for much needed security and maintenance work.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Swindon court users to benefit from £2.6m government investment

    People in Swindon will benefit from improved facilities at two of the town’s courts following £2.6m of government funding.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • London hosts inaugural international online courts forum

    International delegates will gather to exchange ideas, forge new partnerships and discuss the cutting edge of court reform at an inaugural forum.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Vulnerable court users to benefit from £5m government investment

    Liverpool court users in need of support will be able to access greater guidance and help at the city’s Civil and Family Court following £5m of government funding.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Justice Minister chairs roundtable on media access to courts

    Newspapers, broadcasters and online platforms will today discuss open justice and access to courts at a roundtable hosted by Justice Minister Lucy Frazer.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government