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In a major boost to the economy, the Government has launched a new AI growth project to fast-track innovation in legal technology, often known as LawTech.
Major refurbishment works on a wing at HMP Norwich, originally built in the 1880s, have now been completed, as part of Government action to ensure there is always space to lock up dangerous criminals.
Overdue reforms to protect women and meet the needs of modern relationships as the government continues to prioritise tackling VAWG and working people
The Ministry of Justice has appointed voluntary members to PAYJAP, an independent panel providing expert advice on the use of advanced analytics to support early intervention and prevention in youth justice.
Speech by Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State Catherine Atkinson MP (Minister for Victims and Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls).
The Minister for Courts and Legal Services has appointed Professor Pagel and Professor Utley as advisers on court efficiency and modernisation.
The Lord Chancellor has approved the further appointment without competition of Tim De Meyer as policing member of the Sentencing Council from 1 July 2026 until the earlier of the date of the appointment of his successor or …
The Deputy Prime Minister has approved the reappointment of Dr Jake Hard and Professor Seena Fazel as members of the Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody.
New Judicial and Legal Diversity Board to help break down barriers and deliver a judiciary that reflects modern Britain.
The Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice has confirmed that Lynne Berry CBE is his preferred candidate for the role of Chair of the Judicial Appointments Commission.
Campaign will target sexual harassment on trains and at stations while train operators will be scored on how they tackle the issue under the new scheme.
The Deputy Prime Minister addressed the Global Partnerships Conference on the future of international development, how it should drive shared growth and prosperity and be built on mutual respect.
Children and young people will get earlier support to steer them away from crime under a major overhaul of the youth justice system unveiled by the Government today (Monday 18 May).
Measures will help separating families save cash and settle childcare issues more easily.
The Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice has approved the appointments of Rob Whiteman CBE as Lead Non-Executive Director and Justin Russell as Non-Executive Director to the Ministry of J…
Minister for Victims and Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls, Alex Davies-Jones visits Ukraine to address the United for Justice Conference.
Minister for Victims and Violence Against Women and Girls, Alex Davies-Jones MP addresses the United for Justice Conference in Kyiv.
Sir Richard Broadbent has been reappointed as Chair of the His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) Board.
The Lord Chancellor has approved the appointments, for three years, of Sanaz Saifolahi, Jennifer McCarthy and Peace Egbulefu as members of the Tribunal Procedure Committee.
His Majesty the King, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, has approved the appointment of 6 Commissioners of the Criminal Cases Review Commission.
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