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Read the story Serious violent and sexual offenders to spend longer in prison

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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.

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Tougher sentencing and monitoring in government overhaul of terrorism response

Tougher sentences, an end to early release and a review of the management of convicted terrorists announced to strengthen the UK’s response to terrorism.

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Lord Chancellor welcomes new Queen’s Counsel

Her Majesty The Queen has approved the appointment of 114 new Queen’s Counsel.

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Cameras to broadcast from the Crown Court for first time

Television cameras will be allowed to broadcast from Crown Courts in England and Wales for the first time, following draft legislation due to be laid by the government today (16 January 2020).

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Divorce ‘blame game’ to end

Divorcing couples will no longer have to blame one another for the breakdown of their marriage as a Bill that seeks to reduce family conflict enters Parliament today (7 January 2020).

Read the story: Queen's Speech December 2019

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Queen's Speech December 2019

Her Majesty’s most gracious speech to both Houses of Parliament.

Latest from the Ministry of Justice

  1. MOJ: spending over £500 on a GPC 2019
    • Transparency
  2. Sentencing (Pre-consolidation Amendments) Bill
    • Policy paper
  3. Serious violent and sexual offenders to spend longer in prison
    • Press release

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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. Get a divorce
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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. Serious violent and sexual offenders to spend longer in prison
    • Press release
  2. Tougher sentencing and monitoring in government overhaul of terrorism response
    • News story
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Research and statistics

  1. Prison population figures: 2020
    • Official statistics
  2. Knife and Offensive Weapon Sentencing Statistics: July to September 2019
    • Official statistics
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Policy papers and consultations

  1. Sentencing (Pre-consolidation Amendments) Bill
    • Policy paper
  2. Judicial Pension Scheme member contribution rates: January 2020
    • Policy paper
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Transparency and freedom of information releases

  1. MOJ: spending over £500 on a GPC 2019
    • Transparency
  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
Wendy Morton MP
Wendy Morton MP
Chris Philp MP
Chris Philp 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
Mark Sweeney
Director General Policy, Communications and Analysis Group
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

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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

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  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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