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  • Reports on probation reforms show strong progress is being made

    As part of our phased approach to rolling out crucial reforms to rehabilitation aimed at bringing down reoffending rates, the government has released the outcome of a report showing the progress made in preparing for the nex…

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

  • Prison Chaplaincy marks start of Prisons’ Week at Worcester Cathedral

    Chaplaincy staff at Long Lartin prison will attend a service at Worcester Cathedral on Sunday to mark the start of Prisons’ Week.

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

  • Probation staff praised for public protection work

    Justice Minister Andrew Selous has praised hardworking probation staff for their dedication to maintaining public protection as the government introduces a radical new approach to rehabilitation, aimed at tackling stubbornly…

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

  • Crackdown on violence in prisons

    A major step forward in the fight against violence in prisons has been announced by the Ministry of Justice (MOJ).

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

  • This Restorative Justice Week we're asking "What would you do?"

    This year, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is supporting International Restorative Justice Week (16 to 23 November) by running a public awareness raising campaign.

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

  • Prisoner communications

    Oral Statement on prisoner communications by the Secretary of State for Justice, 11 November 2015.

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

  • Young offenders given work experience by top businesses

    Young people leaving custody in London and Manchester will get invaluable work experience and mentoring with leading British businesses.

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

  • UK Government welcomes final approval on Wrexham Prison in north Wales

    The £212million prison is due to open in 2017 and will create approximately 1,000 jobs.

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

  • Offering support to care leavers

    Prisons Minister Andrew Selous visited Swinfen Hall in Staffordshire to witness first hand the support provided to offenders who are care leavers.

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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

  • 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

  • Lord Faulks QC speech to the Criminal Justice Management Conference

    Lord Faulks QC speech at the Criminal Justice Management Conference, held at the QEII Conference Centre on Thursday 25 September 2014.

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

  • Offenders get ‘through-the-gate’ support for drug and alcohol problems

    A new Abstinence and Recovery Centre in Manchester will provide support to offenders affected by substance misuse issues, aiming to reduce reoffending.

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

  • Next Clink restaurant announced in women’s prison

    A fourth prisoner training restaurant will open its doors in 2015 at HMP Styal in Cheshire.

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

  • New initiative launched to rehabilitate female offenders

    An innovative collaboration between London College of Fashion and the Ministry of Justice has been established at HMP Holloway, a female prison in London.

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

  • Secure College development drives local jobs and growth in Leicestershire

    Local businesses given the chance to win valuable contracts in the development of the first Secure College, Justice Minister Andrew Selous announced.

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

  • More than 80 bids for new rehabilitation contracts

    More than 80 bids to win regional rehabilitation contracts and lead the new era in a fight against reoffending are currently being evaluated by the government.

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

  • Payment-by-results pilots on track for success

    Promising first results from ground-breaking pilots at Doncaster and Peterborough prisons were welcomed by Justice Secretary Chris Grayling today.

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

  • New generation tagging contracts awarded

    The Justice Secretary today announced the 4 companies who will deliver the new service.

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

  • Justice Secretary visits housing scheme in London

    Justice Secretary Chris Grayling opens a supported housing scheme helping Muslim offenders in London turn their backs on crime.

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