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The government has introduced the Victims and Prisoners Bill into Parliament.
The different types of court - magistrates' court, Crown Court and youth court - the crimes they deal with and the level of sentences they can give.
Cowardly domestic abusers will continue to face time behind bars under legislation laid in Parliament today which will also see the most horrific murderers face life behind bars and rapists locked up for longer.
This instruction applies to all staff involved in the writing of pre-sentence reports and details the actions and considerations needed.
This policy framework applies for any adjudications begun on or after 31 May 2024 and includes rules and guidance for prison staff on how to carry out a disciplinary hearing when a prisoner is alleged to have broken prison rules....
Information relating to the Criminal Justice Bill which was introduced in the House of Commons on 14 November 2023.
The Criminal Justice and Courts Bill was introduced into the House of Commons on 5 February 2014.
The Lord Chancellor, the Rt Hon Alex Chalk KC MP, gave a statement to the House of Commons on criminal justice in England & Wales.
Guidance on requesting reconsideration of a Parole Board decision to terminate the licence of an Indeterminate Sentence of Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) offender.
Improving victims engagement in the parole process
Government processes on the issue of monetary penalties for breaches of financial sanctions.
The Service Prosecuting Authority is the principal prosecuting authority within the Service Justice System and is responsible for the prosecution of all service offences before the Service Courts.
This collection brings together documents related to the government's work to combat domestic and international corruption.
This document sets out the mandatory actions to be undertaken in relation to Post Sentence Supervision, following release on licence.
Mandatory actions for prison and probation staff managing those sentenced or remanded in custody.
Find out about late payment penalties and how to appeal if you're an employer.
Guidance on broadcasting sentencing hearings by the media and the Crown court (Recording and Broadcasting) Order 2020.
Commencement of sections 122 - 128 to and Schedules 18 - 22 to the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012.
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