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The Deputy Prime Minister's address to the World Gold Council and London Bullion Market Association Summit
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
The Lord Chancellor, after consulting the Lady Chief Justice, has approved the reappointment of Matt Jackson as a member of the Tribunal Procedure Committee.
At a meeting of leading figures from the UK’s hospitality, tourism and night-time economy sectors, ministers heard the industry’s plans to further bolster safety standards across the industry.
The public will be better protected from crime under a major expansion of tough Texas-style courts which will see thousands of offenders monitored by judges.
Up to 13,000 prison cell windows across England and Wales will be fitted with heavy-duty steel grilles to stop drones smuggling drugs, weapons and mobile phones into jails.
Thousands of victims could see justice delivered more quickly as the Government pilots the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the Crown Court.
New AI Growth Labs launched designed to accelerate the development and deployment of AI products and services.
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).
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