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The government has introduced a new ban on zombie-style knives and machetes that have no practical use and will give police more powers to seize knives.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Cowardly criminals who try to evade the final moment of justice will be ordered into the dock to attend their sentencing – and will face longer behind bars if they refuse to appear.
The Home Secretary and Minister of State for Crime, Policing and Fire wrote to police leaders about their shared mission to relentlessly pursue criminals and improve policy visibility and responsiveness.
Society’s most depraved killers will face life behind bars with no chance of being released, under tough plans announced by the Prime Minister.
Prisons Minister Damian Hinds has today (25 August 2023) outlined a package of urgent reforms to improve safety, rehabilitation and performance at HMP Bristol.
A Shrewsbury man was prosecuted at Doncaster Magistrates' Court on 28 June 2023 for managing illegal security at a Shrewsbury night club between 10 July 2021 and 4 November 2021.
GRECO (Group of States Against Corruption) publishes second 5th round compliance report for the UK.
Inquiry will cover actions of police, prosecutors and appeals review body.
Tom Tugendhat visits Iraq and Kurdistan region for talks on serious and organised crime, narcotics and terrorism.
Increase of interest rates for Court Funds Office special and basic accounts from today (23 August 2023).
New criminal contract schedules beginning 1 October 2023 to be made available by the end of August.
New tool now available for providers to check a client’s financial eligibility for civil legal aid.
Professor Mark Watson-Gandy confirmed as chair of the Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group (BFEG) for a second term.
Erith site closed by court order over fire and flood concerns
Keith Fraser, Chair of the Youth Justice Board, reflects on what young leaders have taught him.
Tom Tugendhat is in New Delhi discussing the UK and India's joint work to fight extremism and will travel to Kolkata for G20 anti-corruption talks on Saturday.
The Crown Court will work at maximum capacity for the third year running to reduce waiting times to deliver access to justice, Justice Secretary Alex Chalk has today (11 August 2023) announced.
The Home Office is looking for 6 new members to join the Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group (BFEG).
The Minister for Safeguarding, Sarah Dines MP, writes to the Domestic Abuse Commissioner about stopping violence against women and girls.
We are stepping up action to support regulatory action and prosecution of unscrupulous lawyers, with a new dedicated taskforce and tougher sentences.
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