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The government has introduced the Victims and Courts Bill to Parliament today (7 May 2025).
The government has introduced the Courts and Tribunals Bill to Parliament today (25 February 2026).
Background The criminal courts are not functioning as they should. Despite…
Seeking views on the proposal to permanently close Stirling SSCS Tribunal Hearing Centre.
Foreword HMCTS is consulting on the proposal to permanently close the…
Information relating to the Crime and Policing Bill, which was introduced in the House of Commons on 25 February 2025.
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Low Newton Prison and Young Offender Institute in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.
HMPPS action plans and response letters in response to HM Inspectorate of Probation’s (HMIP’s) inspections of approved premises.
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Thameside prison in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.
Announcing the launch of a consultation, seeking views on the proposed permanent closure of Lancaster Crown Court.
The government sets out its reforms and plans to modernise the youth justice system.
This consultation sets out the government’s proposals to raise funds through an Interest on Lawyers' Client Accounts Scheme in England and Wales.
Call for evidence to support the Public Bodies review of the Legal Services Board (LSB).
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Whitemoor Prison in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.
The final update to the Joint Inspectorates’ Evidence Review into Neurodiversity in the criminal justice system.
This consultation seeks views on proposed updates to The Code of Practice for Victims of Crime in England and Wales (Victims' Code).
The government has published its response and an open letter to victims and survivors, following the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman’s special investigation into historic abuse at Medomsley Detention Centre.
HM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Foston Hall Young Offender Institute in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspection.
These factsheets provide more information about the Crime and Policing Bill, which was introduced in the House of Commons on 25 February 2025.
The Annual Statement on Prison Capacity 2025 provides updated prison population projections, prison supply forecasts and an overview of staffing and probation capacity.
HMPPS action plans and response letters for Wales Probation Service, in response to HM Inspectorate of Probation’s (HMIP’s) inspections.
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