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To meet the needs of victims and save public money we need a criminal justice system that is less bureaucratic and costs less to run.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
A consultation proposing a merger of the 4 Local Justice Areas (LJAs) in North Yorkshire into a single area to be known as the North Yorkshire LJA.
A consultation on whether there should be a merger of the 7 local justice areas in Northumbria.
This is a consultation on a proposal to close Spalding Magistrates’ Court.
A progress report setting out key achievements against the action plan over the last 12 months.
This action plan is a commitment to develop a more strategic and coherent approach to the use of restorative justice.
This consultation paper outlines the existing out of court disposals (OOCDs) landscape and provides an opportunity for the public and practitioners to share their thoughts and experiences of OOCDs and their use, and consider…
This is a consultation on the future of Knutsford Crown Court.
24 fact sheets that accompany the Criminal Justice and Courts Bill.
Documents explaining the measures in the Criminal Justice and Courts Bill and their impact, including the overarching impact assessment.
Consultation on a proposal to close Bracknell Magistrates' Court.
The government response to the House of Lords Select Committee on the Constitution - Criminal Justice and Courts Bill.
The government’s response to the Joint Committee on Human Rights, 14th report of session 2013 to 2014.
The 'Criminal justice system 2014 to 2015: strategy and action plan' is an update on the version published last year.
This is a consultation on a proposal to close Abergavenny Magistrates' Court and Caerphilly Magistrates' Court.
We are seeking a wide range of views on the government’s plans for placing high quality education at the centre of youth custody.
Comments are being sought on the management and use of staff elimination DNA databases.
Transforming the Criminal Justice System (CJS): A Strategy & Action Plan to Reform the Criminal Justice System.
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