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This action plan is a commitment to develop a more strategic and coherent approach to the use of restorative justice.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Protocol to ensure provision of forensic pathology services in the event of regulatory action taken by the Human Tissue Authority.
Government response and progress update to Equality and Human Rights Commission report 'Hidden in Plain Sight'.
A review of simple cautions launched on 15 April 2013. The report of the review was published in November 2013.
Consultation considers applications relating to the retention of biometric material, obtained from individuals who have been arrested but not charged.
This document outlines the commissioner’s approach for assessing applications for biometric retention.
This paper sets out for consultation minimum standards for expert witnesses providing evidence in the family courts in proceedings relating to children in England and Wales.
This document contains the following information: Transforming management of young adults in custody.
A Bill to make provision about the release, and supervision after release, of offenders.
The Government’s response to the Public Administration Select Committee report ‘Smaller Government: Shrinking the Quango state’ sets out the plans for reforming public bodies. It includes new Triennial Review requirements fo…
We are seeking views on making victims' entitlements easier to understand and enable better support for victims.
Today, we have announced our new approach to managing female offenders through the development of a custodial estate that facilitates closeness to home, improved resettlement opportunities and the maintenance of family links…
Annual report to the Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) 2012 to 2013.
Consultation on revised versions of codes of practice A, B, E and F issued under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE).
This consultation concerns the treatment of 17-year-olds in police custody and the translation and interpretation of essential documents for non-English speaking detainees.
Code of practice for the statutory power of stop and search and requirements to record public encounters by police officers and staff.
Provides the post legislative scrutiny assessment of the Act and reflects changes brought under the Localism Act 2011 and Growth and Infrastructure Act 2013.
The second report of the inter-departmental ministerial group on human trafficking in the UK.
Comments are being sought on the management and use of staff elimination DNA databases.
These documents form the Crime section of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act.
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