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The Office for Criminal Justice Reform is the government body that supports criminal justice agencies in working together to provide an improved service to the public.
Find out more about our reform programme, including how to stay updated on progress.
The Criminal Justice and Courts Bill was introduced into the House of Commons on 5 February 2014.
The Home Secretary set out her vision for police reform at the National Police Chiefs' Council and Association of Police and Crime Commissioners' annual conference.
Technological innovations and international prison policies are among things being studied as part of the government’s Sentencing Review.
Details of the Ministry of Justice’s review of criminal legal aid, announced in December 2018.
Former Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary, the Rt Hon David Gauke, and an expert panel are carrying out an independent review of sentencing.
Public safety will be at the heart of an independent review into sentencing, as the government pledges to end the crisis in our prisons.
More victims will get the justice they deserve sooner under plans to give magistrates greater sentencing powers.
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