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Extra measures to keep prison leavers off the streets and stop further crimes has been unveiled today (28 July 2021) as part of the Government’s Beating Crime Plan, with a string of new initiatives to tackle the underlying causes of crime.
More courts reopen in boost for justice
Press release
Efforts to deliver speedier justice have been stepped up today (27 July 2021) after the Government announced a raft of new measures to help courts recover from the pandemic.
More Albanian criminals will be removed from the UK and transferred from prisons in England and Wales after Ministers signed a new agreement today (Monday 26 July).
New Bill hands additional tools to judges
Press release
More powers will be given to judges as new legislation delivers on the Government’s pledge to ensure the courts are not open to abuse and delay.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and prisons
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Guidance for families and friends of people in prison in England and Wales during the coronavirus pandemic.
This page provides advice and guidance for all court and tribunal users during the COVID-19 pandemic and will be updated when new advice is available.
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