We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
General announcements and latest decisions of the Certification Officer
Information for individuals interested in applying to deliver Peer Review Independent Expert Panel Services from June 2026.
The Deputy Prime Minister has approved the appointment of 3 non judicial members and the reappointment of one non judicial member, to the Sentencing Council.
High Commissioner Paul Turner attended the final day of a leadership training course run by the UK College of Policing for the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force.
The Deputy Prime Minister’s speech at the launch of Hook Tanganza’s new report, Harnessing English Law for Economic Growth.
A man who killed a motorcyclist, who was celebrating his twentieth birthday on the same day, in a dangerous collision has his sentence increased after the Solicitor General intervened.
A man with a violent history who murdered his pregnant girlfriend after she refused to have an abortion has his sentence increased after the Solicitor General intervened.
Lord Chancellor’s speech at the 2026 King’s Counsel appointment ceremony, recognising those who have been formally appointed to the rank of KC and Honorary KC.
Minister for Sentencing, Youth Justice and International, Jake Richards, speaks about the drivers of youth custody and the future of youth courts.
A taxi driver who filmed himself repeatedly raping a vulnerable passenger over several years has his sentence increased after the Solicitor General intervened.
Miners and campaigners will finally get the answers they deserve as the government launches an inquiry into the violent events at Orgreave in 1984.
Offenders posing a threat to national security to spend longer behind bars
The Secretary of State for Justice has approved the appointment, without competition, of Karin Phillips MBE as a member of the Youth Justice Board.
We are seeking more capacity to ensure clients in Trafford can continue to access prompt family legal aid services.
Correspondence relating to the Crime and Policing Bill, which was introduced in the House of Commons on 25 February 2025.
Today, the UK and the Netherlands held their fourth Serious and Organised Crime (SOC) dialogue to continue the work of stepping up joint action to tackle serious and organised crime and to disrupt the worldwide criminal netw…
The Attorney General Richard Hermer KC delivered the annual Harry Street Lecture, highlighting the importance of upholding the international rules-based order.
Following an attack on Hatzola ambulances in Golders Green, the Department of Health and Social Care is taking action to support the charity and patients.
A statement from the Security Minister on the Hatzola ambulance attack, which took place in Golders Green on Monday 23 March.
Sir Robert Buckland KC appointed to lead an independent review into the murder of Sir David Amess.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. Please fill in this survey (opens in a new tab and requires JavaScript).