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UK and Belgian police to share intelligence autonomously and in real time, enabling faster action against organised criminal gangs, including people smugglers.
A woman who lied to the police falsely accusing ten innocent men of rape had her sentence increased following intervention by the Attorney General, Ellie Reeves KC MP.
The Disclosure and Barring Service will be reducing the fees for its products and services from 5 October 2026.
His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of Lord Briggs of Westbourne as the next President of the Supreme Court.
Civil schedules for the 2026 to 2027 period will be sent to all current providers from 14 September 2026.
The Attorney General, Ellie Reeves KC MP, has today published updated legal risk guidance for government lawyers advising Ministers on the lawfulness of policy and operational decisions.
The Secretary of State for Justice has announced the reappointment of Martin Jones as His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Probation.
Minister for Policing and Crime statement on public order following the protest activity seen on the south coast.
New law will create a specific offence for making, selling or owning child-like sexual abuse dolls, with jail terms of up to 5 years.
Common misconceptions about the removal of the supervision exemption for regulated activity with children, effective 1 September 2026.
From 1 September 2026, the supervision exemption for regulated activity with children is removed. Find out what this means for your organisation.
A sexual predator who raped two young girls in separate attacks and filmed their abuse, had his sentence increased following intervention by the Attorney General, Ellie Reeves KC MP.
The YJB's response to the Ministry of Justice's announcement that the rollout of PAVA (synthetic pepper spray) at Young Offender Institutions that hold children has been extended.
Former directors sentenced for defrauding 3,000 people.
Britain’s brightest aspiring lawyers are to benefit from an ambitious new scheme designed to help train the next generation of criminal barristers.
A confidential out of court settlement has been reached in a long-running civil case
The YJB response to the Government’s announcement that it will increase the number of 18-years-olds in the secure estate for children.
Flagship ENOUGH campaign headed to Reading and Leeds Festivals, as part of major partnership with Festival Republic.
Cases due to be heard by the Certification Officer.
Deadline for police forces to have specialist teams in place brought forward by 18 months.
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