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  • Putting an end to 'soft option' cautions

    The government has unveiled plans to scrap the use of cautions in England and Wales, and replace them with a system of suspended prosecutions.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • SEND disagreement resolution arrangements review

    DfE and MOJ to lead review of SEND disagreement resolution arrangements as required by the Children and Families Act 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government ministers shadow young people at work

    Ministers across Whitehall experience a day in the life of young people leaving care as part of National Care Leavers’ Week.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Voluntary sector at forefront of new fight against reoffending

    A major step towards completing the government’s crucial rehabilitation reforms was taken today, as the organisations that will play a key role in turning round the lives of offenders were announced.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Helping women in prison maintain family links

    Women in custody will be given help to maintain vital ties with their families through the introduction of family engagement workers.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Speech of State Minister of Justice Lord Faulks in Kyrgyzstan

    On 10 October Lord Faulks delivered a speech on "Justice and Human Rights: A UK Perspective" at the Law Academy of the Kyrgyz Republic.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • More support for separating couples and parents

    Separating couples will be helped by a new £2 million package of support aimed at avoiding expensive and confrontational courtroom battles.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New laws to support Good Samaritans move forward

    Law changes designed to support Good Samaritans and community heroes yesterday moved a step forward.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Vulnerable girls to be protected from FGM

    New laws on female genital mutilation (FGM) to protect vulnerable girls announced.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Internet trolls to face 2 years in prison

    Internet trolls who target people with abusive or offensive material online will face up to 2 years in prison.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Children's relationship with separated parents to be emphasised by new law

    The importance of children having relationships with each parent following family breakdown will be reinforced by a new law from next week.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £1.5 million jobs boost for Stockton

    Simon Hughes MP visits Chemoxy International to see the progress of the company’s £6 million expansion project at its site in Billingham.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £2.7 million jobs boost for Wakefield

    Simon Hughes MP visits Harvard Engineering to see progress of the company’s £22 million expansion project at its site in Wakefield.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Appointment of four Magistrate Members to the Avon & Somerset Advisory Committee

    Four new JP members to join the Main Advisory Committee, they are: Mrs Lynne Puttock JP; Mrs Christine Garland JP; Mr John Cameron JP; and Mr Frederick Fearn JP.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Appointment of four New Avon & Somerset Magistrate Advisory Sub Committee Members (South / North)

    Four new members to the Avon & Somerset Advisory Sub Committees (South): Mr Jeremy Madams JP; Sub Committee (North) Mr Richard Bunce JP; Mrs Judith Preston JP; and Mrs Christine Marlow JP.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Secure College rules consultation launched

    The Ministry of Justice launched on the 16 October 2014 its consultation on plans for Secure College rules.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New law to tackle revenge porn

    People who maliciously share sexually explicit pictures of former partners will face prosecution under new laws.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Tailored curriculum to help women gain vital skills in prison

    Education and training for female offenders is to be given a boost today as Justice Minister Simon Hughes set out plans for a tailored curriculum in women’s prisons that will better meet women’s needs.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New whiplash and PPI claim rules

    The latest stages of the government’s work on compensation claims take effect today (Wednesday 1 October 2014) with new measures around whiplash and PPI claims.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Tailored local support for victims of crime

    Tailored local support for victims of crime in place from 1 October 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government