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Victims going through the Crown Court better supported to recover from crime and get closure with free access to transcripts of judges’ sentencing remarks.
The UK is stepping up its support for Ukraine as both countries mark the first anniversary of the landmark 100 Year Partnership.
The Deputy Prime Minister has tasked the Ministry of Justice to learn from Ukraine’s expertise, to harness their wartime innovation and tackle prison drones.
Thousands of people affected by the Home Office Windrush scandal will see greater compensation and claims processed quicker, under reforms taking effect today.
Extra specialist staff, improved training for frontline officers and bolstered anti-drone measures will be deployed at HMP Swaleside as part of Government action to urgently turn the prison around.
Home Secretaries will be given new powers to sack chief constables who fail their communities.
Letter from HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary and HM Chief Inspector of Fire & Rescue Services to the Home Secretary on the inspection progress so far.
Enforcement raids skyrocket by 77% since the government came to power leading to an 83% increase in arrests.
Illegal working arrests and raids have reached their highest level after relentless activity by the Home Office’s Immigration Enforcement teams.
Record number of arrests and raids of illegal workers across the UK including 187 raids in Northern Ireland leading to 234 arrests.
Victims to be given more privacy with new rules blocking police from requesting counselling notes during investigations unless in exceptional circumstances.
Victims of the Home Office Windrush scandal will continue to receive dedicated advocacy support.
Offenders with mental health and addiction issues will be jointly monitored by probation and NHS experts to address the root causes of reoffending.
Reduction of interest rates for Court Funds Office special and basic accounts from today (9 January 2026).
Dating apps and social media platforms must now prevent cyberflashing, as it becomes a priority offence under the Online Safety Act.
Hundreds of endangered species seized in crackdown on international wildlife smuggling.
The Deputy Prime Minister begins visit to Washington DC at the invitation of his counterpart, Vice President JD Vance, to mark America 250 celebrations.
Thousands of ordinary people from all walks of life are being called on by the Government today (3 January) to volunteer their time to delivering justice by becoming a magistrate.
Knife crime is falling and communities are safer thanks to a year of decisive action by the Home Office and the police.
More offenders than ever before will be forced to stay sober this festive season as part of the Government’s Plan for Change to cut alcohol-fuelled crime.
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