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Explanation of legal phrases used in the Family Procedure Rules.
The purpose of this instrument is to ensure that the European Union (EU) rules that determine the law applicable to contractual and non-contractual obligations continue to operate effectively in domestic law after the UK’s e…
Draft contract documents for Community Rehabilitation Companies (CRCs).
Guide for homeowners setting out your rights and what to do if your property is invaded.
Guidance for criminal justice agencies on the youth remand framework changes in the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts (PCSC) Act 2022, including changes to remand to local authority accommodation (RLAA).
Guidance for probation staff on arranging unpaid work for people subject to a family court enforcement order.
Guidance and rules for probation staff on managing fire safety across probation premises to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.
Practice Direction update to the Civil Procedure Rules relating to PD 51R Online Civil Money Claims (OCMC) pilot.
This policy aims to ensure that systems and protocols are in place to protect from the harmful effects of ionising radiation from X-ray equipment and to comply with legal requirements.
The findings of the review of the Parole Board Rules set out how we will deliver a more effective and transparent parole system.
This Statutory Instrument revokes Regulation 1393/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 November 2007 on the service in the Member States of judicial and extrajudicial documents in civil or commercial matt…
This instrument amends references to “obligations” and “enforceable obligations” under EU law in the Inquiries Act 2005 and the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, and amends references to “community obligations” in the Coroners …
The Chief Inspector of Prisons triggered the urgent notification process for HMP Birmingham on 20 August 2018.
Model paragraphs to include in a standard direction order to make clear that it is not possible to extend the timetable in a civil court case.
The Ministry of Justice is refreshing the stakeholder membership of the minister-led Advisory Board on Female Offenders.
The amendments remove provision in the CPR which relates to powers, processes and orders under EU instruments or treaties which will no longer be applicable or available when those instruments or treaties are revoked by the …
Notice of change to publication
Frequently asked questions about the Prison Leavers Innovation Challenge.
The Chief Inspector of Prisons triggered the urgent notification process for HMP Swaleside on 17 December 2025.
Practice Direction update to the Civil Procedure Rules relating to Online Civil Money Claims PD 51R.
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