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End to automatic early release of terrorists

Emergency legislation will end the automatic early release of terrorist offenders, as the government takes decisive action to protect the public and keep our streets safe.

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Press release

Rape victims to benefit from government funding boost

Victims of rape and sexual assault across England and Wales will be helped by a 50 per cent funding boost for specialist support services, the government has announced.

Robert Buckland

Statement to Parliament

Government response to the Streatham incident

The Lord Chancellor gave an update in the House of Commons about the Government response to the Streatham incident.

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Campaign

Support for victims of terrorism

This page contains information on where to seek advice and assistance following a terrorist attack.

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Press release

16 jails to receive X-ray scanners

Tough new security measures will be introduced at 16 of the most challenging jails – a major part of the government’s crackdown on crime behind bars.

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Press release

Serious violent and sexual offenders to spend longer in prison

Serious violent and sexual criminals will face more time behind bars under Government plans to better protect the public and restore confidence in the justice system.

Latest from the Ministry of Justice

  1. Prison population figures: 2020
    • Official statistics
  2. Judith Gillespie appointed as member to the Prison Service Pay Review Body
    • News story
  3. Magistrate advisory committee recruitment information
    • Guidance

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What the Ministry of Justice does

The Ministry of Justice is a major government department, at the heart of the justice system. We work to protect and advance the principles of justice. Our vision is to deliver a world-class justice system that works for everyone in society.

MOJ is a ministerial department, supported by 33 agencies and public bodies.

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Services

  1. Visit someone in prison
  2. Send money to someone in prison
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Guidance and regulation

  1. Magistrate advisory committee recruitment information
    • Guidance
  2. Criminal injuries compensation: a guide
    • Detailed guide
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News and communications

  1. Judith Gillespie appointed as member to the Prison Service Pay Review Body
    • News story
  2. End to automatic early release of terrorists
    • Press release
See all news and communications

Research and statistics

  1. Prison population figures: 2020
    • Official statistics
  2. Mortgage and landlord possession statistics: October to December 2019
    • National statistics
See all research and statistics

Policy papers and consultations

  1. HMP Doncaster action plan
    • Policy paper
  2. Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) Bill
    • Policy paper
See all policy papers and consultations

Transparency and freedom of information releases

  1. Ministry of Justice’s evidence to the Senior Salaries Review Body: 2020
    • Corporate report
  2. Workforce management information: MOJ
    • Transparency
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Our ministers

Robert Buckland QC MP

The Rt Hon

Robert Buckland QC MP
Lord Keen of Elie QC

The Rt Hon

Lord Keen of Elie QC
Lucy Frazer QC MP
Lucy Frazer QC MP
Kit Malthouse MP
Kit Malthouse MP
Chris Philp MP
Chris Philp MP
Alex Chalk MP
Alex Chalk MP

Our management

Sir Richard Heaton KCB
Sir Richard Heaton KCB
Permanent Secretary
Mike Driver
Chief Financial Officer and Head of the Government Finance Function
Susan Acland-Hood
Chief Executive and Board member, HM Courts & Tribunals Service
Jo Farrar
Chief Executive Officer, HM Prison & Probation Service
Amy Rees
Director General of Probation and Wales
Phil Copple
Director General, Prisons
Dr Neil Wooding
Chief People Officer
Naomi Mallick
Legal director
Mark Rawlinson
Lead non-executive board member
Nick Campsie
Non-executive board member
Shirley Cooper
Non-executive board member
Liz Doherty
Non-executive board member

Contact MOJ

General enquiries

102 Petty France
London
SW1H 9AJ
United Kingdom

Contact Form: General enquiries

Telephone

0203 334 3555

DX

152380 Westminster 8

The general enquiries phone line is open Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm.

Personal data requests

Contact Form: Personal data requests

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Make an FOI request

  1. Read about the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act and how to make a request.
  2. Check our previous releases to see if we’ve already answered your question.
  3. Make a new request by contacting us using the details below.

Freedom of Information requests

Disclosure team
Postal Point 10.38, Floor 10
102 Petty France
London
SW1H 9AJ
United Kingdom

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data.access@justice.gov.uk

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