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  • Magistrate applicants urged to come forward

    People from all backgrounds have been urged to become a magistrate as a new recruitment drive seeks to increase the number and diversity of those fulfilling this vital role.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Prisoner escort contracts awarded

    New prisoner escort contracts have been awarded which will see the introduction of a modern fleet of vehicles and innovative monitoring technology.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Public given power to question ‘lenient’ prison sentences

    More victims will soon be able to ask for an offender’s sentence to be increased if they think the punishment is too lenient.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Appointment of 48 Parole Board members

    The Secretary of State has announced the appointment of 48 Parole Board members.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New digital forensics unit boosts crackdown on crime in jails

    A new digital forensics unit and expanded digital investigations team will crack down on criminal activity involving devices smuggled into jails.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Prisons receive £156 million maintenance boost

    Significant new money for pressing maintenance.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Separated migrant children given better access to legal aid

    Immigration matters for separated migrant children brought into scope of legal aid.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Ministry of Justice statement in fee-paid judicial litigation: October 2019

    The Ministry of Justice has provided a 6th update to the Employment Tribunal in relation to the O’Brien/Miller & Others litigation, following the judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union on 7 November 2018.

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  • Action to detect, deter and disrupt the misuse of drones

    New Counter-Drone Strategy will harness the benefits of the technology to society and the economy by protecting the public from malicious or criminal drone use.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Approbation of the Lord Mayor Elect ceremony: Robert Buckland QC speech

    Speech by The Rt Hon Robert Buckland MP, Lord Chancellor, at the annual Lord Mayor Elect ceremony.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Lord Chancellor letter to the Chair of the SSRB

    The annual judicial pay review 2020 to 2021.

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  • Helen’s Law takes vital step closer

    Murderers and paedophiles who hold back information on their victims could spend longer behind bars as a bill to enact ‘Helen’s Law’ enters parliament today (15 October 2019).

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Scheme giving ex-offenders a stable place to live up and running

    Ex-offenders in the scheme will live in dedicated accommodation for up to 2 years, having received tailored support in the lead up to their release date.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Government publishes criminal court guidance for defendants

    A how-to guide designed to make the criminal court process more accessible and understandable for all has been produced by the Ministry of Justice.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Consultation to enhance legal support for those facing eviction or repossession

    People at risk of losing their home are set to benefit from enhanced legal support following a consultation launched by the government today (4 October 2019).

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Deputyship fee refunds scheme launched

    All those eligible who need to apply for a partial refund on deputyship fees, can do so from today (4 October 2019).

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New Commissioner appointed to the Judicial Appointments Commission

    The Lord Chancellor has announced the Royal Appointment of a Senior Judicial Commissioner to the Judicial Appointments Commission

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Violent and sexual offenders to spend longer behind bars

    Automatic release at half-way point to end for violent and sexual offenders.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Opening of the Legal Year 2019: Robert Buckland QC speech

    Speech by Rt Hon Robert Buckland QC MP, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, at the Lord Chancellor’s Breakfast marking the opening of the Legal Year .

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • £5m increase for rape and sexual abuse victims

    Victims of rape and sexual assault will be helped by a further £5 million for specialist support services, Justice Minister Wendy Morton MP announced today (18th September) as part of ongoing government efforts to ensure vic…

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government