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From The Rt Hon Simon Hughes
  • Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass) becomes part of the Ministry of Justice

    The welfare of children will be brought closer to the family court system as key safeguarding organisation Cafcass joins the Ministry of Justice, Family Justice Minister Simon Hughes has announced.

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

  • Major changes in family courts

    Vulnerable children will be better protected by a more efficient family justice system that offers more support to parents and reduces delays.

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

  • Landmark Children and Families Act 2014 gains royal assent

    New changes to the law to give greater protection to vulnerable children.

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

  • Reforms to help reduce reoffending come into force

    Reforms which will cut the amount of time some offenders need to disclose details of any low level convictions come into effect today, Justice Minister Simon Hughes.

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

  • Simon Hughes speech to ICO’s Data Protection Practitioner Conference

    Speech given at Manchester Central Convention Centre to ICO's Data Protection Practitioner Conference.

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

  • Bereaved families at the heart of the coroner system

    Bereaved loved ones will be put at the heart of the coroner system, Justice Minister Simon Hughes said today as he launched a new guide for people who have to become involved with inquests.

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

  • New law will keep separating parents and couples away from court

    Separating parents and couples will be helped to avoid stressful court battles under a new law being introduced by the government.

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