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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.
Sentencing, probation and support for families of prisoners
When and how to request reconsideration of a Parole Board decision to release a prisoner.
The heir to a family funfair business who ran over his colleague has his prison term extended after his sentence was referred to the Court of Appeal.
Frankland is a high-security men’s prison in Brasside, County Durham.
Society’s most depraved killers will face life behind bars with no chance of being released, under tough plans announced by the Prime Minister.
A father and son have been sentenced for operating an illegal waste site in Lancashire, following an investigation by the Environment Agency.
Guidance on requesting reconsideration of a Parole Board decision to terminate the licence of an Indeterminate Sentence of Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) offender.
This measure is about amending the legislation to increase the maximum sentence from 7 to 14 years for all criminal penalties applied in cases of fraud in relation to revenue and duties.
How to complain to the Attorney General's Office if you think someone's sentence is too low - and what happens if the Court of Appeal get involved
Fines and prison sentences you can get for renting your property to someone who is not allowed to rent: what happens if you did not check, how you can object to a fine, how to appeal
A convicted sex offender has been ordered to spend longer in prison after his case was reviewed by the Court of Appeal.
The government has introduced the Sentencing Bill into Parliament.
A violent attacker who brutally assaulted a woman before locking her in her home and setting fire to the carpet has had his sentence increased.
Mandatory actions for prison and probation staff managing those sentenced or remanded in custody.
What happens to benefits if you or someone in your family goes to prison or is on remand.
Portland is a prison and young offender institution (YOI) on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, for men aged 18 and over.
Berwyn is a men’s prison in Wrexham, North Wales.
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