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  • New support plan to improve jails

    A new intensive support programme will help challenging jails to improve safety and rehabilitation, Prisons Minister Lucy Frazer announced today (28 February 2020).

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Implementation of the Whiplash Reform Programme

    Written Statement made by: Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (Robert Buckland) on 27 February 2020.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Automatic early release of terrorists ends

    The automatic early release of terrorist offenders will end as emergency legislation to ensure the public is protected receives Royal Assent.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Government response to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse

    Government response to Recommendation 17 of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) Interim Report.

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  • IAP Keeping Safe Conference: Robert Buckland speech

    Speech by The Rt Hon Robert Buckland QC MP, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, at the IAP Keeping Safe Conference.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Digital form quicker and easier for separated parents applying to see children

    It will be quicker and easier for separated parents to apply to see their children thanks to a new online service launched by HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS).

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Judith Gillespie appointed as member to the Prison Service Pay Review Body

    The Secretary of State for Justice has announced the appointment of Judith Gillespie for a tenure of 5 years.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • End to automatic early release of terrorists

    Emergency legislation will end the automatic early release of terrorist offenders, as the government takes decisive action to protect the public and keep our streets safe.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Ministry of Justice statement in fee-paid judicial litigation: February 2020

    A further update on work MOJ is doing to respond to the CJEU judgment of November 2018 in O’Brien No.2 and the Supreme Court’s judgment in Miller of December 2019.

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  • Rape victims to benefit from government funding boost

    Victims of rape and sexual assault across England and Wales will be helped by a 50 per cent funding boost for specialist support services, the government has announced.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Government response to the Streatham incident

    The Lord Chancellor gave an update in the House of Commons about the Government response to the Streatham incident.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Appointment of new Vice Chair of the Parole Board

    The Secretary of State has announced the appointment of a Vice Chair of the Parole Board.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Response to Public Accounts Committee: Transforming courts and tribunals

    HMCTS and MOJ responses to Public Accounts Committee's recommendations, Fifty-Sixth Report of Session 2017 to 2019.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Support for the UK’s intent to accede to the Lugano Convention 2007

    The UK has received statements of support from Norway, Iceland and Switzerland for the UK’s intent to accede to the Lugano Convention 2007.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • 16 jails to receive X-ray scanners

    Tough new security measures will be introduced at 16 of the most challenging jails – a major part of the government’s crackdown on crime behind bars.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Extension of Peter Clarke’s tenure as HM Chief Inspector of Prisons

    The Secretary of State has announced the extension of Peter Clarke’s tenure as Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Prisons.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Serious violent and sexual offenders to spend longer in prison

    Serious violent and sexual criminals will face more time behind bars under Government plans to better protect the public and restore confidence in the justice system.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Tougher sentencing and monitoring in government overhaul of terrorism response

    Tougher sentences, an end to early release and a review of the management of convicted terrorists announced to strengthen the UK’s response to terrorism.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Lord Chancellor welcomes new Queen’s Counsel

    Her Majesty The Queen has approved the appointment of 114 new Queen's Counsel.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Cameras to broadcast from the Crown Court for first time

    Television cameras will be allowed to broadcast from Crown Courts in England and Wales for the first time, following draft legislation due to be laid by the government today (16 January 2020).

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government