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Provides details on the contract variations with Community Rehabilitation Companies associated with the frequency and binary measures of reoffending for payment by results.
HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) Crime Reform Evaluation is being conducted by IFF Research on behalf of HMCTS.
This guide is for bereaved families who may be attending an inquest into the death of a family member.
Model paragraphs to create an order containing specific instructions about factual evidence in a civil court case.
Changes to Practice Directions 5B, 36G, 36H, 36J, 36K, 36M, 36N, 36O, 36P, 41A, and 41B come into force in December 2020 and January 2021, and new Practice Direction 41C comes into force in February 2021.
Guidance for legal professionals about family law disputes involving the EU.
Model paragraphs to create an order containing allocation, docketing or alternative dispute resolution instructions in a civil court case.
How to reduce unnecessary delays in the processing of an application to become an authorised claims company.
The Urgent Notification process has been introduced so the Chief Inspector of Prisons can alert the Justice Secretary where there are urgent and significant concerns about a prison.
The Chief Inspector of Prisons triggered the urgent notification process for HMP Swaleside on 17 December 2025.
Guidance for people involved in UK-EU cross-border maintenance disputes.
Information about the changes to whiplash claims that came into force on 31 May 2021.
Last updated 30 January 2017.
Star Hub, is a probation contact centre, within the Wales region.
Explanation of legal phrases used in the Civil Procedure Rules.
Victoria Park Probation Centre is a probation, service user contact centre, within the NPS Greater Manchester region.
Ministry of Justice’s revised Welsh Language Scheme sets out how, in the conduct of public business and the administration of justice in Wales, the English and Welsh languages will be treated on a basis of equality.
Guidance and rules for prison staff on altering, opening or closing a Prison Industries workshop or laundry.
The Independent Review of progress process has been introduced so the Chief Inspector of Prisons can follow up on key recommendations.
Rules and guidance for prison and probation staff for identifying, recording and managing risks to information.
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