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Author Lee Child announced as first ever Prison Reading Laureate.
Former court buildings in Fleetwood, Telford, Chichester and Cirencester – used as Nightingale Courts since the pandemic - will now become permanent fixtures.
The UK is stepping up its support for Ukraine as both countries mark the first anniversary of the landmark 100 Year Partnership.
His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of 96 new King’s Counsel and the award of 8 new Honorary King’s Counsel.
New laws will end automatic release for badly behaved offenders and strengthen community punishment.
His Majesty the King, on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, has approved the appointment of 3 new commissioners to the Judicial Appointments Commission.
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 Deputy Prime Minister has tasked the Ministry of Justice to learn from Ukraine’s expertise, to harness their wartime innovation and tackle prison drones.
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.
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).
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.
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.
More people facing debt, house repossession or custody battles will benefit from free legal support thanks to a multi-million pound grant for the sector, the Deputy Prime Minister announced today (Tuesday 23 December).
Greater access to justice thanks to Government’s plans for legislation to help claimants receive funding to take on powerful organisations in court.
Minister for Safeguarding Jess Phillips delivers a statement to the House of Commons around the new Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy.
Whole life orders for murders connected to the police, prison or probation officer's current or former duties
The full power of the state will be deployed in the largest crackdown on violence against women and girls (VAWG) in British history, as part of a new strategy.
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