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More powers will be given to judges as new legislation delivers on the Government’s pledge to ensure the courts are not open to abuse and delay.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Lord Chancellor Robert Buckland QC MP has today (20 July 2021) unveiled his ambitious vision to reform criminal justice – including his intention for a Prison White Paper later this year.
Lord Chancellor Robert Buckland spoke at the Centre for Social Justice to outline how the government is rebuilding the criminal justice system and looking to its longer-term future.
The process of managing a loved one’s affairs is to be strengthened and modernised under major reforms announced today (Tuesday, 20 July).
The Lord Chancellor has announced the reappointment of Robert Edwards as a member of the Family Procedure Rule Committee for 3 years from 1 March 2021.
The Lord Chancellor spoke at the virtual opening of the new Newcastle Civil Family and Tribunal Centre on 14 July 2021.
Efforts to drive down crime in the north-east by helping prisoners and their children to maintain contact are underway, thanks to a funding boost from the Prison Service.
The Rt Hon Robert Buckland QC MP spoke on the rule of law and how much he values the work of the judiciary.
Lord (David) Wolfson of Tredegar QC speech at UK-Middle East Legal Services Week on 6 July 2021.
Dame Linda Dobbs DBE, a former high court judge with 35 years of legal experience, has been reappointed as Independent Assessor for Miscarriages of Justice.
The Ministry of Justice’s £3.1 million Legal Support for Litigants in Person grant has set up 8 area-based partnerships.
People who have fallen on hard times during the pandemic will be helped by extra funding for free legal advice, the government has announced.
The Secretary of State has announced the reappointment of 5 Public Appointees.
The Lord Chancellor has appointed His Honour Keith Cutler CBE as Independent Assessor of the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter, Westminster (Westminster Abbey).
The Secretary of State has announced the reappointment of Alison Pople for 4 years and extension to the tenure of David Kenyon for 6 months and Jodie Blackstock for 1 year as non judicial members.
The public will be better protected and crime will be cut the Lord Chancellor Robert Buckland vows today (28 June 2021) as the new, unified Probation Service is launched.
The online tool will provide individuals with tailored information, guidance and signposting to help them resolve housing disrepair issues before their problems escalate.
Justin Russell has been reappointed as Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Probation.
Outdoor civil wedding and partnership ceremonies in England and Wales are set to be legalised for the first time – offering greater choice to couples in a boost to the wedding sector.
Sweeping reforms to increase the number of rape cases reaching court while bolstering support for victims have been unveiled by the government today (18 June 2021).
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