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£100 million crackdown on crime in prison
Airport-style security and cutting-edge technology to crack down on criminal activity in prisons.
News story
Sentencing review to look at most dangerous and prolific offenders
The Ministry of Justice will conduct an urgent review ordered by the Prime Minister, to ensure the public are properly protected from the most dangerous criminals.
Press release
10,000 extra prison places to keep the public safe
Programme of up to £2.5 billion will fund modern and efficient prisons.
Speech
Lord Chancellor swearing-in speech: Robert Buckland QC
Full text of the speech given by Robert Buckland QC at his Lord Chancellor swearing-in ceremony in July 2019.
News story
Children’s Funeral Fund for England launches today
Bereaved parents will no longer have to pay the cost of their child’s burial or cremation after the Children’s Funeral Fund for England opened today (23 July).
Press release
New partnership to boost offender rehabilitation
A joint agreement to improve offenders’ chances of securing work and successfully integrating into the community on release from prison has been launched by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) today (23 July).
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