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A temporary measure to manage pressures in prisons in the north of England has been reactivated, following longstanding capacity failures and recent outbreaks of far-right disorder.
How to apply for compensation if you were a victim of recent terrorist attacks in either Mozambique or Mogadishu, Somalia.
Applications for criminal legal aid must now be submitted via Apply for criminal legal aid.
Victims and witnesses of crime will benefit from improved waiting rooms in 10 court buildings across England and Wales.
Data released today (16 August 2024) confirms 460 people arrested in connection with the violent disorder earlier this month have faced their day in court and at least 99 have already been sentenced.
Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group (BFEG) is delighted to announce the appointment of 6 new members.
Restriction order granted at Maidstone magistrates' court. Access to the premises is forbidden at all times.
Ministers have appointed Jacqui Siggers in accordance with the requirements of the Governance Code on Public Appointments.
Advantis Credit Limited will deliver Crown Court means testing (CCMT) debt collection and enforcement services (DCES) on behalf of the Legal Aid Agency (LAA).
A statement from Keith Fraser, Chair of the Youth Justice Board (YJB), on the recent violent disorder seen across the UK.
More than 150 of the people arrested in connection with this month’s violent disorder have already faced their day in court.
Tony Eastaugh is stepping down from the post in mid-August.
With effect from Tuesday 6 August, all new applications for criminal legal aid should be submitted using the new Crime Apply service.
Government action taken following the attacks in Southport on 29 July 2024.
Additional staff and extra funding are being deployed at one of the most troubled prisons in the country following a damning inspection report which highlighted significant concerns.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered a statement from Downing Street.
Mosques are being offered greater protection with new emergency security that can be rapidly deployed.
The Prime Minister convened senior ministers including the Deputy Prime Minister and Home Secretary to discuss the incidents of public disorder and unrest in recent days.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with local leaders in Southport today to confirm a package of support for the local community, following the appalling killings and violent disorder that rocked the area earlier this week.
The worst murderers serving whole life sentences no longer have the right to get married behind bars as a new law comes into force today (2 August 2024).
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