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Ruth Evans has been appointed as the new Chair of the Criminal Legal Aid Advisory Board.
Thousands of new homes and major infrastructure projects could be unblocked under plans being considered to reduce delays from legal challenges.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
The Lord Chancellor has approved the appointment, by the Chair of the Judicial Pension Board, of Carrie Young as an independent member.
Consultation launched on reforming weddings law for the first time in 200 years, giving couples more choice over where and how they say 'I do'.
Victims could see swifter justice as a legal aid boost of up to £34 million a year will help strengthen the legal sector, enabling more cases to be heard and driving down the court backlog.
The Lord Chancellor writes to the Chair of the Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) about the annual judicial pay review 2027 to 2028.
Remit letter from the Minister of State for Prisons and Probation to the Chair of the Prison Service Pay Review Body (PSPRB).
The Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice has announced the appointment, by His Majesty The King, of Lynne Berry CBE as the Chair of the Judicial Appointments Commission.
The Deputy Prime Minister has approved the further appointment of the Interim Chair of the Youth Justice Board as well as the member with experience and knowledge of Wales. He has also extended the tenure of 3 members.
The Lord Chancellor has reappointed John Cuss, Sue Prince, Laurence Shaw and Elizabeth Smart as members of the Civil Justice Council for a further term of 3 years.
Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be hanged in United Kingdom, has been granted a conditional pardon by His Majesty the King following the Deputy Prime Minister’s advice.
Children with a parent in prison will be recognised earlier and connected to support under a new government pilot to help them thrive
Children in youth custody will be better protected through stronger safeguarding, dedicated social workers, tougher vetting and independent oversight
Dame Vera Baird DBE KC further appointed as Interim Chair of the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC).
Former Home Secretary Amber Rudd will lead a major review to make prisons safer, tackle crime and deliver long-term reform that protects the public
People who kill their partner, or ex, to face a 25-year sentencing start point under a change announced today by the Deputy Prime Minister.
Ukraine’s resilience and recovery will receive a $1 billion boost through UK-backed funding
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper announces a new support package at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk.
Streets will be safer as thousands of offenders are to be banned from drinking alcohol during the World Cup this summer as part of the Government’s commitment to cut booze-fuelled crime.
The Ministry of Justice plans to make a series of changes to court and tribunal fees payable in HM Courts and Tribunals Service.
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