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New rules to crackdown on violent prisoners come into force
A significant step forward in the fight against violence in prisons has been taken, with the publication of a joint national protocol.
Ministry
of Justice
Digital 'Make A Plea' system means people can choose where and when they plead
A new digital service will allow people charged with minor motoring offences to make a plea online at a time and place of their choosing.
New prison to be run by Her Majesty's Prison Service (HMPS)
Prisons Minister Andrew Selous has today announced that the new prison in Wrexham will be operated by Her Majesty’s Prison Service (HMPS).
Voice of the Child: children to be more clearly heard in decisions about their future
Children will have a greater say in family court cases, Justice Minister Simon Hughes announced as he addressed the Family Justice Young People’s...
Lord Chancellor speech at the Global Law Summit, 23 February 2015
Lord Chancellor speaks at the Global Law Summit, marking 800 years of the Magna Carta.
Lord Chancellor leads 2015 Silk Ceremony
More than 90 new Queen’s Counsel (QC) have 'taken silk' in a ceremony presided over by Lord Chancellor Chris Grayling.
Latest
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Prison population figures: 2015
- updated 27 February 2015
- Statistics
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New rules to crackdown on violent prisoners come into force
- published 27 February 2015
- Press release
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Digital 'Make A Plea' system means people can choose where and when they plead
- published 26 February 2015
- Press release
What we do
We work to protect the public and reduce reoffending, and to provide a more effective, transparent and responsive criminal justice system for victims and the public.
MOJ is a ministerial department, supported by 39 agencies and public bodies.
Our policies
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Reducing the costs of civil litigation to provide access to justice at proportionate cost
The costs of civil litigation are too high, and are fuelled by no win no fee conditional fee agreements (CFAs).
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Reducing reoffending and improving rehabilitation
What the government is doing to reduce reoffending to reduce the number of victims and the cost to the taxpayer.
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Protecting the UK against terrorism
How the government is preventing terrorist attacks on the UK, and on British people and businesses abroad.
Documents
Our announcements
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New rules to crackdown on violent prisoners come into force
- 27 February 2015
- Press release
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Digital 'Make A Plea' system means people can choose where and when they plead
- 26 February 2015
- Press release
Our consultations
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Proposed regulation fees paid by claims management companies 2015 to 2016
- 5 February 2015
- Consultation outcome
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Proposed merger of the local justice areas in North Yorkshire
- 27 January 2015
- Consultation outcome
Our publications
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Planning for the future: Choice not Chance
- 26 February 2015
- Promotional material
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Government procurement card
- 26 February 2015
- Transparency data
Our statistics
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Prison population figures: 2015
- 27 February 2015
- Statistics
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National Offender Management Service workforce statistics: December 2014
- 26 February 2015
- Statistics
Our ministers
Our management
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Ursula Brennan
Permanent Secretary
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Ann Beasley
Director General, Finance
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Matthew Coats
Director General of the Legal Aid Agency & Corporate Services Group
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Catherine Lee
Director General, Law and Access to Justice Group
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Fields Wicker-Miurin OBE
Non-executive
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Tim Breedon
Lead Non-executive
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Dame Sue Street DCB
Non-executive
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Michael Spurr
Chief Executive, National Offender Management Service
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Bill Griffiths
Non-executive
Contact MOJ
Office address and general enquiries
102 Petty France
London
SW1H 9AJ
Freedom of Information requests
Data Access and Compliance Unit
Postal Point 10.31, Floor 10
102 Petty France
London
SW1H 9AJ
Personal data requests
Data Access and Compliance Unit
Postal Point 10.31, Floor 10
102 Petty France
London
SW1H 9AJ
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HM Courts and Tribunals Service
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