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Read the story Domestic abuse survivors invited to shape future of family court

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Domestic abuse survivors invited to shape future of family court

Survivors of domestic abuse and other harmful conduct are being invited to share their experiences of how well the family courts protects them and their children in private family law proceedings.

Read the story Justice secretary urges evidence-led approach to cut crime

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Justice secretary urges evidence-led approach to cut crime

Justice Secretary David Gauke today called for an “evidence-led” approach to tackling reoffending in order to crack down on crime and reduce the number of victims.

Read the story New rights for victims of crime

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New rights for victims of crime

Victims of crime will receive greater support under government plans to boost their rights at every stage of the justice system.

Read the story Criminal record reform to help ex-offenders into work

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Criminal record reform to help ex-offenders into work

Rehabilitation of offenders to be boosted by removing barriers to employment.

Unlocked Graduates

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First generation of Unlocked prison officers graduate as scheme expands to north

The first ever cohort of Unlocked graduate prison officers celebrated the success of the scheme with the Justice Secretary and the Prisons Minister on Tuesday afternoon (9 July).

Helen McCourt

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Justice Secretary confirms plans for ‘Helen’s Law’

Murderers who fail to disclose the whereabouts of a victim’s body may spend longer behind bars.

Latest from the Ministry of Justice

  1. Ministry of Justice Annual Report and Accounts 2018 to 2019
    • Corporate report
  2. Identity Matters intervention for group and gang related offenders: a process study
    • Research
  3. Separating Extremist Prisoners: A process study of separation centres in England and Wales from a staff perspective
    • Research

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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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  1. Visit someone in prison
  2. Speeding penalties
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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. Domestic abuse survivors invited to shape future of family court
    • Press release
  2. Smarter sentences, safer streets: David Gauke speech
    • Speech
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Research and statistics

  1. Identity Matters intervention for group and gang related offenders: a process study
    • Research
  2. Separating Extremist Prisoners: A process study of separation centres in England and Wales from a staff perspective
    • Research
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Policy papers and consultations

  1. Assessing risk of harm to children and parents in private law children cases
    • Open consultation
  2. Proposals for revising the Code of Practice for Victims of Crime
    • Open consultation
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Transparency and freedom of information releases

  1. Ministry of Justice Annual Report and Accounts 2018 to 2019
    • Corporate report
  2. HM Courts & Tribunals Service trust statement 2018 to 2019
    • Corporate report
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Our ministers

David Gauke MP

The Rt Hon

David Gauke MP
Lord Keen of Elie QC

The Rt Hon

Lord Keen of Elie QC
Robert Buckland QC MP
Robert Buckland QC MP
Paul Maynard MP
Paul Maynard MP
Edward Argar MP
Edward Argar 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
Executive Director, HMPPS Wales & Strategy
Phil Copple
Executive Director, 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

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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.

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SW1H 9AJ
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