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Ministry of Justice welcomes Lord Farmer's recommendations to strengthen family ties to help offenders turn their lives around and protect public safety.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
19 terror-related offences are added to the scheme to keep families and communities safe.
The Queen has approved the appointment of the new President of the Supreme Court, 3 Supreme Court Justices and 7 new Justices of Appeal.
Justice Secretary David Lidington provides an update on the probation system.
19 terror-related offences will be added to Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme to keep families and communities safe.
Minister visits HMP Foston Hall to hear from staff providing support for vulnerable women.
The Rt Hon Sir Ian Burnett has been appointed the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales from 2 October 2017.
Ministers step in to tackle sickness claims culture which is damaging Britain’s reputation overseas and could drive up holiday costs.
A huge haul of drugs and mobile phones has been recovered since the introduction of detection measures to crackdown on prison contraband.
Speech delivered by the Lord Chancellor at the dinner for HM Judges at Mansion House.
The first of 3 separation centres opens at HMP Frankland, forming part of the wider government strategy to tackle extremists in prisons.
Lord Chancellor, David Lidington, addressed an audience at the Rolls Building in London.
Lord Chancellor David Lidington has issued a statement on the public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower disaster.
Government announces measure as part of Domestic Abuse Bill
HM Prison and Probation Service honours staff for their efforts in transforming lives and reducing the risk of reoffending.
Sam Gyimah visits HMP Stoke Heath and Warkwickshire and West Mercia Community Rehabilitation Company to thank staff for their vital work.
Justice Secretary David Lidington sets out the essential reforms under way to make prisons places of safety and reform.
Full text of the speech given by the Rt Hon David Lidington at his Lord Chancellor swearing-in ceremony in June 2017.
The Rt Hon David Lidington MP has been appointed as Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice.
The Lord Chancellor announces the appointment of an interim Chair and reappointment of 2 members of the Legal Services Board.
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