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From Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice
  • Break down the barriers for prisoners with learning needs

    The Lord Chancellor shares his views on how tailored prisoner education can help us to build back a better and safer country for all.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Lord Chancellor outlines his plans to recover the justice system from COVID-19

    The Lord Chancellor spoke at the Law Society to thank the hidden heroes who kept justice moving during the COVID-19 pandemic and outlined his plans for recovering the system, as well as propelling it towards a better future.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Over £1 billion savings for motorists as whiplash reforms come into force

    Motorists across England and Wales will save up to £35 a year on their insurance as new rules on whiplash claims come into force today (31 May 2021).

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Ministers showcase the UK’s green future ahead of COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow

    COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma marked less than six months to go until the climate change summit this November, as Government Ministers travelled across the country to see how the UK is greening all parts of society.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New prisons go green

    New prisons will be equally effective at cutting carbon emissions and crime, the Lord Chancellor Robert Buckland announced today (Friday 14 May).

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Lord Chancellor's speech: London International Disputes Week

    Robert Buckland's speech at London International Disputes Week on 13 May 2021.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Taskforce launched to investigate reported rise in pet thefts

    Taskforce will investigate and draw up action to tackle these crimes.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Landmark Domestic Abuse Bill receives Royal Assent 

    The bill provides protection to millions of people who experience domestic abuse and strengthens measures to tackle perpetrators.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Longer jail terms and stricter monitoring as new terror laws gain Royal Assent

    The biggest shake-up of terrorist sentencing and monitoring in decades has been granted Royal Assent today (29 April 2021) – giving the courts, police and security services greater powers to protect the public.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Lord Chancellor’s Speech: Law and politics - the nightmare and the noble dream

    Speech delivered by the Lord Chancellor at the Queen Mary University Conference.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Judicial Review consultation launched

    The Lord Chancellor has unveiled plans to reform the judicial review process and provide courts with a greater range of powers.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Law change opens door to deaf jurors

    Deaf people requiring the use of a sign language interpreter will be allowed to take part in jury service for the first time, Ministers announced today (9 March 2021).

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Judicial retirement age to rise to 75

    Judges, magistrates, and coroners will be allowed to continue to serve until they are 75, as the Lord Chancellor today confirmed plans to increase their mandatory retirement age.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Justice overhaul to better protect the public and back our police

    Cutting crime and building safer communities will be at the heart of new legislation unveiled in Parliament today (9 March 2021).

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • £3 million pilot to reduce reoffending by young adults

    Young adults supervised by the probation service will receive specialist drug and mental health support at a new £3 million centre to reduce reoffending.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New laws to protect victims added to Domestic Abuse Bill

    A raft of new amendments to the Domestic Abuse Bill will be presented, providing greater protections for victims and further clamping down on perpetrators.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • More courts to speed up justice

    Efforts to deliver speedier justice have been stepped up today (17 February 2021) with the announcement of 14 more temporary courtrooms and a first ‘super courtroom’ to hear large, complex cases.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Expert and Advisory Panel appointed for the Independent Review of Criminal Legal Aid

    A panel of experts has been appointed to support Sir Christopher Bellamy QC (Chair) in examining the long-term sustainability of the criminal legal aid system.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Lord Chancellor: It’s time for action on mental health in prisons

    The Lord Chancellor sets out how the government plans to support people with neurodivergent conditions such as autism and dyslexia, as well as those with acute mental health problems, within the criminal justice system.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Independent review into Criminal Legal Aid to launch in January

    The long-term sustainability of the criminal legal aid market will be the focus of an independent review, it was confirmed today (21 December).

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government