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  • The Ministry of Justice is seeking the views of residents and businesses on proposed plans for 2 new prisons in Wethersfield.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • An inspection programme and framework under Schedule 4A to the Police Act 1996.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • A call for specialist views on the "Forensic medical examination standard for adult and child sexual assault complainants".

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The Government’s Response to the Independent Review of Administrative Law.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Statutory consultation on the revision of PACE Codes C (detention) and H (detention – terrorism).

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Consultation on proposals for reviewing pre-charge bail legislation.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • This is a consultation on extending fixed recoverable costs in civil cases in England and Wales, following Sir Rupert Jackson’s 2017 report.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Consultation on measures to criminalise trespassing when setting up an unauthorised encampment in England and Wales.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Seeking views on COVID operating hours as part of wider COVID-19 recovery plans in the Crown Court. The consultation closed at 11:45pm on 14 December 2020.

  • Seeking views on the proposal to increase selected court fees and Help with Fees income thresholds by inflation.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Draft codes of practice published for public consultation, setting out the processes and safeguards governing the use of investigatory powers.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • A consultation on what steps should be taken to provide greater protection from hate crime for places of worship. Open to individuals and organisations in England and Wales.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Guidance in relation to the operation of, and application for, new Knife Crime Prevention Orders (KCPOs) which have been introduced through the Offensive Weapons Act 2019.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • The government is consulting on revisions to the code of practice to reflect changes in legislation. This is the first revision to the code since its introduction in June 2013.

  • This report sets out the government’s action plan for improving the Criminal Justice System’s response to rape in England and Wales.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • We are consulting on proposals to changes to the law, guidance and training governing police pursuits.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • We are seeking views on options to support a multi-agency approach to preventing and tackling serious violence.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • A formal consultation on the revisions to the Extradition Act 2003 police codes of practice.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • We want to hear your views on the principle of implementing a Police Covenant in England and Wales to enhance support for the police and their families.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • This consultation seeks views on four Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) codes of practice, all of which are issued by the Home Secretary.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government