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The Office for Criminal Justice Reform is the government body that supports criminal justice agencies in working together to provide an improved service to the public.
Information relating to the Criminal Justice Bill which was introduced in the House of Commons on 14 November 2023.
Find out more about our reform programme, including how to stay updated on progress.
The Criminal Justice and Courts Bill was introduced into the House of Commons on 5 February 2014.
The King’s Speech will keep violent criminals locked up for longer and put victims front and centre of the criminal justice system.
Details of the Ministry of Justice’s review of criminal legal aid, announced in December 2018.
Staff dedicated to helping neurodivergent offenders are now in place in all public prisons in England and Wales.
The Lord Chancellor, the Rt Hon Alex Chalk KC MP, gave a statement to the House of Commons on criminal justice in England & Wales.
A fundamental shake-up of the justice system that takes dangerous offenders off the streets for longer while rehabilitating lower risk offenders has been outlined today by Lord Chancellor Alex Chalk.
This White Paper sets out the government’s proposals for important changes to the sentencing and release framework in England and Wales.
Government delivers on pledge to return number of cases reaching court to 2016 levels.
The government has introduced the Victims and Prisoners Bill into Parliament.
A summary of proposals setting out what the Ministry of Justice is doing to make prisons places of safety and reform.
Cowardly domestic abusers will continue to face time behind bars under legislation laid in Parliament today which will also see the most horrific murderers face life behind bars and rapists locked up for longer.
Professional and public user groups working with us on aspects of the HMCTS Reform Programme, including collaboration on new development proposals.
Update on government’s progress tackling disparities, including progress in response to the Lammy Review.
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