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  • New generation tagging contract boosts British economy

    New satellite technology that will help track the movement of offenders in the community is set to be delivered by two British businesses, it was announced today.

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

  • Upper age limit for jury service to be raised

    People up to the age of 75 will soon be able to sit as jurors in England and Wales under plans announced by Criminal Justice Minister Damian Green today.

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

  • Firms forging partnerships to tackle reoffending

    More than 150 organisations looking to bid for offender rehabilitation contracts have attended two events aimed at bringing small and large providers together to forge successful partnerships in reducing reoffending.

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

  • The role of magistrates

    Speech given by Minister of State for Policing and Criminal Justice Damian Green, on the role of magistrates.

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

  • Damian Green: Reforming the role of magistrates

    More than 4,000 defendants each year are sent to the Crown Court for sentencing when they could be dealt with in the magistrates’ court, costing valuable money and time Justice Minister Damian Green said today.

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

  • National Probation Service appointments announced

    Two people have been appointed to head up the new National Probation Service (NPS), the public sector body tasked with protecting the public from the most dangerous offenders in England and Wales, Justice Minister Jeremy Wri…

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

  • Charities benefiting from expert reoffending analysis

    A new service will provide valuable reoffending data for up to 150 organisations over the pilot year so they can see what interventions work to reduce reoffending.

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

  • Appointment of Susan Crampton as new Member of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Probation Trust.

    The Ministry of Justice and Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Probation Trust are pleased to announce the appointment of Susan Crampton as a new Member of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Probation Trust Board from 1 August…

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

  • Appointment of Anthony Keen as new member of Hertfordshire Probation Trust.

    The Ministry of Justice and Hertfordshire Probation Trust are pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Keen as a new member of the Hertfordshire Probation Trust Board from 1 August 2013.

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

  • Appointment of Rebecca Stephens as new member of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Probation Trust.

    The Ministry of Justice and Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Probation Trust are pleased to announce the appointment of Rebecca Stephens as a new member of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Probation Trust from 1 August 201…

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

  • Action on compensation claims for slips and trips

    Schools, businesses and councils will all be helped by the latest stage of major law changes turning the tide on compensation culture.

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

  • Tough new laws on aggressive bailiffs

    Tough new laws designed to protect the public from aggressive bailiffs are being implemented by Government.

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

  • New measures to clamp down on legal aid cheats

    New measures launched today will see those criminals who deliberately cheat the system and leave taxpayers to foot their legal aid bill, despite being able to pay, face having their cars seized.

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

  • Legal Aid cheats to have cars seized to pay costs

    From today criminals who deliberately cheat the system and leave taxpayers to foot their legal aid bill, despite being able to pay, face having their cars seized.

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

  • New resettlement prison announced for Staffordshire and West Midlands

    Extra support to help tackle reoffending in Staffordshire and West Midlands was announced today by Justice Secretary Chris Grayling as he unveiled a new resettlement prison.

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

  • Letter to judges

    Reforming HM Courts and Tribunals Service

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

  • Reoffending is up while fewer people enter the criminal justice system

    While the number of people entering the criminal justice system is falling a hardcore group continue to reoffend at an alarming rate, latest figures show.

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

  • New coroners data tool launched

    A new easy-to-use online tool has been launched so people can check the performance of the coroner service in their area.

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

  • Major overhaul of Coroner Services in England and Wales

    The needs of bereaved families will be put at the heart of a reformed coroner system by a new national code, Justice Minister Helen Grant announced.

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

  • National Group on Sexual Violence against Children and Vulnerable People

    Speech by Minister of State for Policing and Criminal Justice on National Group on Sexual Violence against Children and Vulnerable People.

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