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The Prisons Minister spoke to a range of leaders from across the justice sector to set out the government’s progress in modernising the justice system.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Super-complaint made by the Centre for Women's Justice.
Abusers who strangle their partners in an attempt to control or induce fear will face up to 5 years behind bars when a new offence comes into force today (7 June 2022).
Support for victims of crime will be overhauled under reforms published by the government today (25 May 2022).
More victims of rape and sexual offences will be spared the stress of being cross-examined in court under a measure rolled out to a further 14 locations today (12 May 2022).
From today, those found in unlawful possession of these drugs face sentences of up to five years behind bars
Vital support services for victims of crime will be boosted by more than £440 million over the next three years.
As part of the government’s commitment to drive down crime and improve public safety, the Home Office has formally launched round 4 of the Safer Streets Fund.
Victims of domestic abuse will receive better support as part of a new approach being piloted in the family courts.
The Home Secretary has today launched an ambitious new, multi-year national communications campaign which says ‘Enough’ to violence against women and girls.
Stephen Gibbs, 46, has had his sentence increased after the Attorney General, Rt Hon Suella Braverman QC MP personally presented the case at the Court of Appeal
New measures targeted directly at keeping women and girls safer will be added to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill today (4 January) the Government has announced.
Victims of crime will be better heard, served and protected under wide ranging reforms set out by the government today (9 December 2021).
The change to the Serious Violence Duty will be made via an amendment to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill.
This is the spring 2019 edition of the violence against women and girls newsletter.
The Safety of Women at Night Fund will award up to £5 million to 22 organisations focused on improving the safety of women and girls at night.
The government will also launch a taskforce to drive cross-government action on tackling violence against women and girls.
Successful bids from the third round of the Safer Streets Fund announced - police and crime commissioners and local authorities to receive an extra £23.5 million.
More victims of rape and sexual violence will be spared the stress of being cross-examined in court under a scheme rolled out to a further 4 Crown Courts today (30 September 2021).
A leading criminal defence barrister has been appointed to conduct an independent review of the law around domestic homicides.
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