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  • 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

  • Building work starts on new Wellingborough jail

    Justice Secretary, Rt Hon Robert Buckland QC MP, attended a ceremonial groundbreaking event at the new prison site in Wellingborough today (17 September) to formally celebrate the construction which began earlier this year.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • More victims able to challenge ‘unduly lenient’ prison sentences

    Under plans confirmed by ministers today (17 September 2019), the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme will be extended to 14 new offences.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • 1,400 new prison places approved at Full Sutton

    Jail is the first milestone in the Prime Minister’s pledge for 10,000 new prison places.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

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

    Fifth 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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  • Two Law Commissioners appointed to the Law Commission

    The Secretary of State for Justice has announced the appointments of Sarah Green as Law Commissioner for Commercial and Common Law and Penney Lewis as Law Commissioner for Criminal Law.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • 10 Prisons Project sees drops in violence and drugs

    Statistics show drug use halved and a 16% reduction in assaults.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Signs of improvement at Feltham as population is reduced by over a third

    The Ministry of Justice announces plans to address the serious issues identified at HMYOI Feltham A, including extra staff training and limiting the population.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government