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  • This call for evidence is being launched to better understand the nature and volume of threats and abuse against journalists who are operating in the UK.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Wormwood Scrubs Prison in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.

  • We are seeking views on draft statutory guidance for the police on firearms licensing, including proposed new arrangements for medical checks for firearms certificates.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • This is a public consultation on proposed changes to the Modern Slavery Act 2015, following the independent review of the Modern Slavery Act.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • This consultation seeks your views on HMICFRS's proposed policing inspection programme for 2021 to 2022.

  • We are seeking views on the draft codes of practice for officers who will exercise new powers to stop, question, search and detain a person at a UK port or border.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • This document sets out the government’s plan to deliver the change that Britain needs, with less crime, fewer victims and a safer country.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Videos in British Sign Language, which explain the new strategy covering the government’s plan to tackle violence against women and girls.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • MHCLG is launching a consultation on the draft statutory guidance and two sets of regulations that accompany Part 4 of the Domestic Abuse Act.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • The Ministry of Justice is seeking the views of residents and businesses on proposed plans for 2 new prisons in Wethersfield.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • An inspection programme and framework under Schedule 4A to the Police Act 1996.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • A call for specialist views on the "Forensic medical examination standard for adult and child sexual assault complainants".

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The Government’s Response to the Independent Review of Administrative Law.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Statutory consultation on the revision of PACE Codes C (detention) and H (detention – terrorism).

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Consultation on proposals for reviewing pre-charge bail legislation.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • This is a consultation on extending fixed recoverable costs in civil cases in England and Wales, following Sir Rupert Jackson’s 2017 report.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Consultation on measures to criminalise trespassing when setting up an unauthorised encampment in England and Wales.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Seeking views on COVID operating hours as part of wider COVID-19 recovery plans in the Crown Court. The consultation closed at 11:45pm on 14 December 2020.

  • Seeking views on the proposal to increase selected court fees and Help with Fees income thresholds by inflation.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Draft codes of practice published for public consultation, setting out the processes and safeguards governing the use of investigatory powers.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government