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Draft specification and guidance for the crime contract published today, Tuesday 23 December, in relation to the Victims and Prisoners Act 2025.
More people facing debt, house repossession or custody battles will benefit from free legal support thanks to a multi-million pound grant for the sector, the Deputy Prime Minister announced today (Tuesday 23 December).
DBS' Contact Centre will operate under reduced hours over the Christmas and New Year period.
International taskforce releases indicators to help businesses and professionals detect corruption
How to contact the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority during the festive period.
Greater access to justice thanks to Government’s plans for legislation to help claimants receive funding to take on powerful organisations in court.
Violence against women and girls (VAWG) strategy will focus on healthy relationships and consent, and tackle relationship abuse through a new helpline.
Keith Fraser, Chair of the YJB, highlights the systemic biases that fuel the over-representation of Black and Mixed ethnicity children in the youth justice system. He explores the structural reform and culturally sensitive i…
Dame Carol Black GBE has been appointed to the role of independent advisor to the UK government on drugs for a 3-year term until November 2028.
Former Axiom Legal Financing Fund manager ordered to repay millions to investors.
Government pledges to make it impossible for children to take, share or view a nude image – partnering with tech companies.
DBS Chief Executive Jeff James attended the parliamentary launch of the UK's first National Hiring Strategy and the new Hiring Fraud Guide.
Minister for Safeguarding Jess Phillips delivers a statement to the House of Commons around the new Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy.
New contingency arrangements for civil legal aid applications and amendments came into effect on Monday 15 December 2025.
Forces will receive up to £19.5 billion next year to help drive out crime and antisocial behaviour from town centres.
A dangerous driver who collided with another vehicle before killing two teenagers had her sentence extended after the Solicitor General intervened.
Whole life orders for murders connected to the police, prison or probation officer's current or former duties
General announcements and latest decisions of the Certification Officer
The full power of the state will be deployed in the largest crackdown on violence against women and girls (VAWG) in British history, as part of a new strategy.
The government is consulting on a new licensing scheme designed to save lives by blocking illegal knife sales and imports.
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