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Circular setting out details of the Firearms Act 2023, which commenced on 1 May 2025.
Commencement of the Firearms Act 2023 which amends legislation relating to…
The SFO today searched five properties and made three arrests as it announced a new multi-million pound international bribery investigation.
General announcements and latest decisions of the Certification Officer
DBS are set to launch a new 'Save and Return' feature for its online Barring Referral Service, to make submitting a barring referral easier and more convenient.
New regional improvement teams expanded to reach more than 200 schools and 120,000 children to drive up standards across the country.
Correspondence relating to the Crime and Policing Bill, which was introduced in the House of Commons on 25 February 2025.
Providers can access the Apply for civil legal aid service for submission of legal applications in some civil proceedings.
The Lord Chancellor has approved the reappointment of Richard Wright KC as a non-judicial member of the Sentencing Council.
Survivors of domestic abuse across North Wales will be better protected due to the further expansion of Domestic Abuse Protection Orders.
An NCA trainee provides an insight into their training within the National Crime Agency (NCA)
Ellen provides an insight into her training within the Government Legal Department (GLD)
Announcing the launch of the improved ‘Check if you can get legal aid’ website, redesigned and user-focused.
The Lord Chancellor has approved the appointment of Alexandra Marks CBE as the Chair of the Parole Board.
Even tougher action to hold tech platforms to account for failing to protect children from harmful knife crime content online, the government has announced.
The Ministry of Justice's response to the Victims' Commissioner's report into the impact of the Crown Court backlog.
Alexandra Marks CBE has been announced as the new Chair of the Parole Board by the Secretary of State for Justice.
Mustafa provides an insight into his training within the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA)
Businesses will save time and money on repetitive legal action thanks to new international rules coming into force across the UK on 1 July.
The YJB's response to the Ministry of Justice's announcement that PAVA (synthetic pepper spray) will be issued at Young Offender Institutions that hold children.
Police officers will be given greater confidence to carry out their roles, with reforms to the systems that hold them to account set to enter Parliament.
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