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His Majesty The King has approved the reappointment of Douglas Marshall as the Judcial Appointments and Conduct Ombudsman.
Vulnerable individuals at risk of eviction and homelessness will find it easier to access legal services, thanks to a historic boost in civil legal aid funding confirmed today (2 July) by Minister Sarah Sackman.
The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice has confirmed that Cindy Butts is the preferred candidate for appointment to the role of Standing Advocate.
Victims of major incidents will be better supported following Cindy Butts’ selection as preferred candidate for the Independent Public Advocate (IPA).
Palestine Action, Maniacs Murder Cult and Russian Imperial Movement set to be banned following advice from cross-government experts.
New measures to protect UK from covert foreign influence came into effect on 1 July, strengthening national security, part of the Plan for Change.
Statement from Francesca Whitelaw KC, who has been appointed the interim Biometrics Commissioner.
The Minister for Policing and Crime Prevention has appointed Francesca Whitelaw KC as the interim Biometrics Commissioner.
Young people across the country are being urged to surrender bladed weapons including ninja swords to help prevent further loss of young lives to knife crime.
Two members of a London gang have had their sentences increased following a referral by the Solicitor General.
The Director of the Serious Fraud Office met with the Head of the Criminal Division at the US Department of Justice this week.
The Secretary of State has reappointed Sir David Calvert-Smith as a judicial member of the Parole Board.
UK Serious Fraud Office joins global anti-corruption alliance to combat cross-border corruption.
Waste management experts drive first batches of harmful material away from nationally significant nature site
UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women and Girls. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley.
Foreign prisoners will be deported sooner thanks to new legislation introduced today (25 June) to free up vital prison capacity, keep our streets safe and save taxpayers’ money.
Gig-goers have been urged to be wary of scams when purchasing last-minute tickets on social media after £1.6 million was lost to ticket fraud in 2024.
The LAA will start to send contracts for signature to crime providers from 1 July.
All officers and staff across the Constabulary have been praised for meeting the key strategic objectives upon which the force is measured.
The depiction of strangulation in pornography will be banned in a move to protect women from violence, the Government has announced.
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