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Letter to Chief Constables in England and Wales following the Israel-Hamas conflict.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
With all magistrates’ and Crown courts now using the new case management system, HMCTS has achieved another major milestone.
Activation letter from Northern Ireland Department of Justice Permanent Secretary to the PSPRB Chair for the 2023 to 2024 Northern Ireland pay round.
The Lord Chancellor has approved the appointment of Robert Thomas and Rebecca White as members of the Criminal Procedure Rule Committee representing voluntary organisations.
A drug dealer who sold cocaine worth nearly half-a-million pounds before fleeing to evade arrest has his sentence increased after Court of Appeal intervened.
DBS' Associate Director for Innovation discusses the role of AI and automation to support our customer service colleagues and enhance customers' experiences.
The Justice Secretary Alex Chalk has announced new measures that will allow the government to rent prison cells overseas to ensure dangerous offenders can be locked up for longer.
The Justice Secretary, Alex Chalk KC, will introduce new laws which will better protect children from harm.
The Justice Secretary, Alex Chalk KC, has announced reforms to how whole life orders are used will be applied retrospectively.
Stronger restrictions on poisons and explosive substances came into effect on 1 October 2023.
HMP Woodhill will take urgent action to improve safety, security and living conditions including specialist psychological staff to support prisoners at risk of self-harm.
Overhaul of learning behind bars to include specialist teaching staff, apprenticeships and digital reading tools.
The Ministry of Justice has launched a major new advertising campaign to tackle recruitment and retention, by showing the reality of life as prison and probation officers.
The US and UK have committed to developing and funding new capabilities to stop the spread of sickening AI-generated images of children.
Market engagement event taking place for civil legal aid providers in the north west of England.
Working with our colleagues within HMPPS, Gov Facility Services at HMP Warren Hill have been busy supporting the Clean, Rehabilitative, Enabling and Decent (CRED) programme on a war memorial project.
The Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor has announced the interim appointment of Sue McAllister as His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Probation.
The Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor has announced the Royal reappointment of Charlie Taylor as His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Prisons.
The Serious Fraud Office’s (SFO) new Director, Nick Ephgrave QPM, takes up his position today.
The Attorney General confirms the requirement not to publish material which could prejudice any potential criminal investigation or prosecutions.
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