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  • 10 prisons project gathers pace

    Prisons Minister announces arrival of x-ray scanner at HMP Leeds.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • In-cell phones for more prisons in drive to cut crime

    Justice Secretary announces more prisoners will get in-cell phones to help maintain the family ties which can cut reoffending by 40%.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Trio of justice bills become law

    Justice Secretary David Gauke today spoke of his pride in a department ‘delivering real change’, after 3 important justice bills all became law on the same day (20 December 2018).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • £15m government funding to fix court buildings

    Work to improve the condition of court buildings is underway thanks to an additional £15 million set aside for much needed security and maintenance work.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Swindon court users to benefit from £2.6m government investment

    People in Swindon will benefit from improved facilities at two of the town’s courts following £2.6m of government funding.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Drive to employ ex-offenders attracts over 120 businesses

    More than 120 further businesses have registered to work with prisons and set offenders on a path to employment, Justice Secretary David Gauke revealed today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Digital Court Reform Conference: David Gauke speech

    The Secretary of State for Justice spoke at the first international forum on online court services.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • London hosts inaugural international online courts forum

    International delegates will gather to exchange ideas, forge new partnerships and discuss the cutting edge of court reform at an inaugural forum.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Launch of TheCityUK legal services 2018 report: David Gauke speech

    The Lord Chancellor spoke about EU Exit and how we can maximise the opportunities technology offers to the legal sector.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Controlling the costs of defamation cases

    The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, David Gauke, has today made the following written ministerial statement.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Prison operator services framework competition

    Competition launched to appoint a framework of prison operators from which the operator of new prisons can be selected.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New era of tech-driven legal and financial services to boost productivity and improve customer experience

    New research projects will investigate how businesses can make best use of artificial intelligence in insurance and law.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Crackdown to stop rogue bailiffs making lives a misery

    Aggressive bailiffs are set to face renewed scrutiny under new plans to end intimidating practices and better protect vulnerable people.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Annual Bar and Young Bar Conference 2018: David Gauke speech

    Lord Chancellor David Gauke spoke about the revised Advocates Graduated Fee Scheme in his speech on 24 November 2018.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Increased fees for criminal defence advocates

    The government will spend an additional £23 million on fees for criminal defence advocates following consultation with the Bar.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Vulnerable court users to benefit from £5m government investment

    Liverpool court users in need of support will be able to access greater guidance and help at the city’s Civil and Family Court following £5m of government funding.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New search teams to disrupt and deter violence in prisons

    Justice Secretary announces specialist search teams to be rolled out across the country with more than 100 officers being recruited.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • First ever autism awards for Category A prison and probation division

    Accreditation follows intensive inspection and hundreds of hours of training.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Justice Minister chairs roundtable on media access to courts

    Newspapers, broadcasters and online platforms will today discuss open justice and access to courts at a roundtable hosted by Justice Minister Lucy Frazer.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Reappointment of Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Prisons

    The Secretary of State has announced the reappointment of Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Prisons.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government