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  • Prisons competition outcome

    The outcome of the competition for the management of five prisons has been announcement today by Kenneth Clarke.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK clamps down on corruption with new Bribery Act

    The UK will reinforce its reputation as a leader in the global fight against corruption when the Bribery Act comes into force on July 1, Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke announced today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Clarke announces major overhaul of civil justice

    The first major overhaul of the civil justice system in 15 years and reform of controversial 'no win no fee' deals were announced today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Clarke stamping out compensation culture fears

    Fears that a damaging compensation culture and an unwieldy justice system is costing businesses millions of pounds are to be tackled.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Police reform: Nick Herbert's speech to the IPPR on who runs the police

    This speech was given to the IPPR on Monday 28 March 2011. Parts of the speech deemed political have been removed.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UN declaration on human rights education and training

    The United Nations Human Rights Council on 23 March adopted a declaration on human rights education and training.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister visits Albanian probation service

    Justice Minister Lord McNally is in Albania to formally launch an EU-funded twinning project between the countries' probation services.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Gang research published

    Research into gang violence finds that people join gangs due to the desire for money or respect and a way to seek protection or belonging.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • NOMS chief named 'boss of the year'

    A National Offender Management Service (NOMS) staff member has been named Boss of the Year in a national competition in the Guardian newspaper.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Collaboration in Policing: Nick Herbert's speech of 22 March 2011

    Nick Herbert gave this speech at the Collaboration in Policing conference in Coventry on 22 March 2011. This version is as spoken.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Clinical director wins top Butler Trust award

    A clinical director at a prison has scooped the top prize in this year's Butler Trust Awards for excellent work with offenders.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Commission on a UK Bill of Rights launched

    An independent Commission to investigate the case for a UK Bill of Rights has been launched today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • More transparent criminal justice statistics

    Criminal justice statistics are set to become more transparent and user-friendly under changes introduced by the Ministry of Justice.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Adult and juvenile reoffending statistics 2009

    Adult and juvenile reoffending statistics for 2009 were published by the Ministry of Justice today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Koestler prisoner art awards

    Entries are open for an annual awards of prisoner art.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New prisoner escort contracts awarded

    Plans to award four new contracts for the Prisoner Escort and Custody Services to Geo Amey PECS Ltd and Serco Ltd, have been announced.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Crispin Blunt praises payback scheme

    Justice Minister Crispin Blunt visited a community payback project in Worcester to see first hand how offenders are being punished.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Libel law reform announced

    New measures to support free speech and help stop the use of unreasonable threats of being sued for libel were announced today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Kenneth Clarke sees projects that cut reoffending

    Ken Clarke visited Nottingham to speak to staff and offenders about several rehabilitation schemes that stop offenders committing more crime.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Support centres for rape victims

    Four new centres offering support for victims of rape and sexual violence are set to open.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government