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Magistrates’ Courts given more power to tackle backlog
Press release
Magistrates are to have their sentencing powers increased in order to reduce pressure on the Crown Courts and speed up justice, it was confirmed today (18 January 2022).
Family mediation scheme to help thousands more parents
Press release
Thousands more separating parents will avoid stressful courtroom battles as the Government boosts its landmark family mediation scheme with an additional £1.3 million.
Extra 500 staff to oversee 3 million more hours of Community Payback each year.
New measures targeted directly at keeping women and girls safer will be added to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill today (4 January) the Government has announced.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and prisons
Guidance
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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