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  • Director of new National Probation Service announced

    A director has been chosen to lead the new National Probation Service (NPS) after the candidate who was due to take up the post stepped down for personal reasons.

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

  • Wider audience targeted as lasting power of attorney (LPA) process goes online

    A wider range of people should ensure they have lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) - not just the elderly - Justice Minister Lord McNally said today.

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

  • New reforms to increase diversity of coroners

    Changes designed to increase the diversity of coroners and competition for positions, have been announced by new Justice Minister Shailesh Vara.

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

  • Direct entry to the police

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 14 October 2013 by Damian Green, and in the House of Lords by Lord Taylor of Holbeach

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

  • Notice of re-appointments to the Parole Board

    The Secretary of State for Justice has approved the appointment of the Parole Board members.

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

  • UK set to host 2015 Global Law Summit

    The first ever UK Global Law Summit, showcasing Britain’s unrivalled legal expertise, will take place in 2015, Justice Secretary Chris Grayling has announced.

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

  • Automatic 'early release' axed for child rapists and terrorists

    In a radical overhaul of sentencing, the Justice Secretary Chris Grayling today announced that criminals convicted of rape or attempted rape of a child or terrorism offences will no longer be automatically released at the ha…

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

  • Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013: Shared buildings regulations consultation launched

    The first steps have been taken to implement the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act, Justice Minister Lord McNally has announced today.

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

  • Appointment of Mr Charles Andrew Platt as a new member of Cheshire Advisory Committee

    The Ministry of Justice is pleased to announce a new appointment.

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

  • Helen Grant: Reduction in fee for lasting powers of attorney

    Appointing someone you trust to make key decisions for you if you lose mental capacity will be £20 cheaper.

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

  • Chris Grayling: Simple cautions for serious offences to be scrapped

    Criminals who commit serious offences will no longer receive just a ‘slap on the wrist’ Secretary of State for Justice Chris Grayling announced today in a radical overhaul of ‘simple’ cautions.

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

  • Prisoners made to pay for damage

    Prisoners who cause damage to prisons and prison property will have to pay for the cost of repairs under new plans announced by Justice Secretary Chris Grayling.

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

  • Announcement of the Justice Secretary's preferred candidate for the role of Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Probation

    The preferred candidate to be Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Probation for England and Wales has been announced today.

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

  • Damian Green speech on excellence in policing

    Speech given by Damian Green at the ACPO Excellence in Policing in Ryton on Tuesday (23 September 2013).

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

  • Search begins to find best organisations to tackle high reoffending rates

    A competition was launched today with more than 700 organisations from across the world looking to turn offenders’ lives around, as part of an annual £450 million package of rehabilitation contracts across England and Wales.

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

  • One step closer to court broadcasting

    Live television broadcasting in courts, for the first time, is one step closer after receiving final approval in the House of Commons late last night.

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

  • Draft Council Decision to conclude the UN Firearms Protocol on behalf of the EU

    Written ministerial statement: draft Council Decision to conclude the UN Firearms Protocol on behalf of the EU.

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

  • Damian Green Speech to the annual Superintendents' Conference

    Damian Green Speech to the annual Superintendents' Conference on Wednesday (11 September).

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

  • Police use of Taser statistics, 2010 to 2011

    Written ministerial statement on the police use of Taser statistics, 2010 to 2011.

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

  • Specialist planning court proposed to boost UK business

    A specialist planning court has been proposed by Justice Secretary Chris Grayling to help ensure crucial development projects no longer get mired in unnecessary legal delay.

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