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  • Pay rise for prison officers 2019: statement by Robert Buckland

    Today I have announced this year’s pay rise for prison staff - the highest consolidated increase for more than 10 years.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Body-worn cameras to curb aggressive bailiffs

    People in debt will be given greater protection from rogue bailiffs as the government today announced the introduction of compulsory body-worn cameras.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Domestic abuse survivors invited to shape future of family court

    Survivors of domestic abuse and other harmful conduct are being invited to share their experiences of how well the family courts protects them and their children in private family law proceedings.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Smarter sentences, safer streets: David Gauke speech

    Speech by Rt. Hon David Gauke MP, Secretary of State for Justice, calling for an evidence-led approach to sentencing to tackle reoffending.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Justice secretary urges evidence-led approach to cut crime

    Justice Secretary David Gauke today called for an “evidence-led” approach to tackling reoffending in order to crack down on crime and reduce the number of victims.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New rights for victims of crime

    Victims of crime will receive greater support under government plans to boost their rights at every stage of the justice system.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • “Landmark moment” as Domestic Abuse Bill introduced to Parliament

    Domestic Abuse Bill to receive first reading in the House of Commons.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Lord Chancellor announces new discount rate for personal injury claims

    The Lord Chancellor has today (15 July) announced a change to the way personal injury compensation payments are calculated – setting the Discount Rate at minus 0.25%.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Criminal record reform to help ex-offenders into work

    Rehabilitation of offenders to be boosted by removing barriers to employment.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • First generation of Unlocked prison officers graduate as scheme expands to north

    The first ever cohort of Unlocked graduate prison officers celebrated the success of the scheme with the Justice Secretary and the Prisons Minister on Tuesday afternoon (9 July).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Justice Secretary publishes plans to improve conditions at Bristol prison

    An action plan to improve conditions at HMP Bristol following an urgent notification by the prisons inspectorate has been published today (11 July 2019).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Fairer prisoner incentives to encourage rehabilitation

    A new prisoner incentives system is launched today (11 July 2019), aiming to improve relations between offenders and officers, encourage rehabilitation and allow governors to deal with local challenges.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK and Switzerland boost collaboration on security and migration

    Home Secretary Sajid Javid pledged to boost security cooperation with Switzerland, while Brexit Secretary Steve Barclay signed a migration agreement.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Justice Secretary confirms plans for ‘Helen’s Law’

    Murderers who fail to disclose the whereabouts of a victim’s body may spend longer behind bars.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Outstanding prison and probation officers recognised

    Prison and probation officers from across the country have been commended for their outstanding work in annual award ceremonies this week.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Rosina Cottage QC reappointed to the Sentencing Council

    The Secretary of State for Justice has announced the reappointment of Rosina Cottage QC for a period of 3 years.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Lord Mayor's Banquet 2019: David Gauke’s speech

    Lord Chancellor David Gauke spoke on the importance of the Rule of Law and maintaining trust and confidence in our institutions.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Global education charity to run UK’s first secure school

    Oasis Charitable Trust, which runs 52 Academies with 30,000 students across England, has been announced as the operator of the country’s first Secure School.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Bereaved parents spared children’s burial and cremation costs

    Children’s Funeral Fund for England established to ensure no parent will have to pay for their child’s burial or cremation.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • First ever marriage review to free-up dream wedding venues

    Plans to scrap outdated rules around wedding venues are a step closer today, as the Government launches a Law Commission review into marriage ceremonies in England and Wales.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government