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  • Justice data is opened up

    More than 1.2m anonymised court records have been published in the latest stage of the Government’s plan to open up the justice system.

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

  • Clarke: Judiciary in need of modernisation and diversification

    Sweeping new proposals that will reform, modernise and improve the diversity of judicial appointments were announced by Ken Clarke today.

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

  • Ken Clarke praises anti-corruption work'

    The UK is actively supporting anti-corruption activities at home and abroad, Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke said today.

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

  • Clarke announces new sentences to 'restore clarity and common sense'

    Ken Clarke announced a new sentencing regime that will see more mandatory life sentences for a broader range of crimes.

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

  • Clarke: radical reforms will ensure people are protected

    Ken Clarke announced tough measures to better protect people from intruders, dangerous criminals and excessive no-win no-fee legal costs.

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

  • Better protection from intruders and excessive compensation costs

    Ken Clarke has announced tough measures to protect people from intruders, dangerous criminals and excessive no-win no-fee legal costs.

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

  • Clarke: Tough intelligent sentences

    Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke has today announced a new sentencing regime.

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

  • Ken Clarke: courts to see sensitive intelligence

    New proposals allowing secret intelligence to be used in courts were announced by Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke today.

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

  • Justice Secretary thanks Victims' Commissioner for her valuable work

    Justice Secretary, Kenneth Clarke, thanks Louise Casey for her valuable work as she announces her resignation as Commissioner for Victims & Witnesses.

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

  • Longer jail terms for dangerous driving

    Dangerous drivers who seriously injure others could spend up to five years in jail thanks to a new criminal offence, Ken Clarke announced.

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

  • Dangerous drivers to face longer jail terms

    Dangerous drivers who seriously injure others could spend longer in jail thanks to a new criminal offence.

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

  • A new era in UK-India trade relations

    Clarke is spending three days in Delhi highlighting the mutual benefits of increasing the levels of legal business between the UK and India.

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

  • Kenneth Clarke heralds new era in UK-India trade relations

    A new era of business relations between the UK and India is in the best interests of both countries.

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

  • Universal Jurisdiction

    A new law which will help courts in England and Wales deal with people accused of serious human rights violations has received Royal Assent.

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

  • Kenneth Clarke: 'I will promote UK legal services'

    Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke said today he will be promoting UK legal services to a worldwide audience.

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

  • Kenneth Clarke: UK should be lawyer and adviser to the world

    Kenneth Clarke has reaffirmed his commitment to promoting the UK’s legal services to a worldwide audience.

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

  • Broadcasting in court to be allowed for first time

    Broadcasters will be allowed to film in courts for the first time, Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke said today.

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

  • Clarke: Broadcasting in court to be allowed for first time and increased transparency of local court performance

    The ban on filming in law courts will be overturned to improve public understanding of the justice system.

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

  • Prisons competition and capacity announcement

    A competition strategy for the management of nine prisons and the closure of two prison sites has been announced today.

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

  • £30m for vulnerable victims and their families

    Vulnerable crime victims across England and Wales will benefit from £30m of funding, over the next three years, Ken Clarke announced.

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