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Vulnerable victims of crime across England and Wales will benefit from £30m of Government funding, ver the next three years.
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Ken Clarke has announced an additional £500,000 to help victims of homicide, following the publication of the Victims Commissioner's report.
Britain will play its full part in the international clampdown on corruption as the Bribery Act comes into force today.
Special units to help prisoners kick their drug addictions are launching in five prisons.
A radical plan to reduce reoffending, an improved sentencing framework and reform of the legal aid system were outlined today.
A new court building specialising in financial, business and property dispute resolution is set to open for business in the autumn.
Europe is in danger of making the wrong choices on new data protection rules, Secretary of State for Justice Kenneth Clarke said.
Kenneth Clarke will be a panel member on the BBC's Question Time tonight when it is broadcast from inside a prison for the first time.
Plans to strengthen the UK's reputation as a world leader in legal services were unveiled by Kenneth Clarke and Lord Green today.
Plans to strengthen the UK’s reputation as a world leader in legal services were unveiled by Ken Clarke and Lord Green today.
Intelligent sentences which target the root causes of crime are the right way to tackle reoffending Ken Clarke said today.
The European Court of Human Rights should pay proper regard to the role of national Parliaments and the decisions of domestic courts.
Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke discussed justice issues with EU ministers in Luxembourg at the Justice and Home Affairs Council.
The Lord Chancellor Kenneth Clarke presided over the swearing in of this year's 120 Queen's Counsel (QC) and six Honorary Queen's Counsel.
The outcome of the competition for the management of five prisons has been announcement today by Kenneth Clarke.
The UK will reinforce its reputation as a leader in the global fight against corruption when the Bribery Act comes into force on July 1, Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke announced today.
The first major overhaul of the civil justice system in 15 years and reform of controversial 'no win no fee' deals were announced today.
Fears that a damaging compensation culture and an unwieldy justice system is costing businesses millions of pounds are to be tackled.
An independent Commission to investigate the case for a UK Bill of Rights has been launched today.
Plans to award four new contracts for the Prisoner Escort and Custody Services to Geo Amey PECS Ltd and Serco Ltd, have been announced.
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