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The Office for Criminal Justice Reform is the government body that supports criminal justice agencies in working together to provide an improved service to the public.
The Criminal Justice and Courts Bill was introduced into the House of Commons on 5 February 2014.
Details of the Ministry of Justice’s review of criminal legal aid, announced in December 2018.
More people will be tagged and monitored as part of the Government's Plan for Change as the Sentencing Bill is published.
Landmark reforms that will end the prison crisis have been announced by the Lord Chancellor, Shabana Mahmood.
Victims of crimes will see the perpetrators face justice more quickly under a once-in-a-generation review of criminal courts, the Lord Chancellor announced today (12 December).
Former President of the Queen's Bench Division, Sir Brian Leveson, has been appointed to carry out an independent review into the criminal courts.
Former Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary, the Rt Hon David Gauke, and an expert panel are carrying out an independent review of sentencing.
Thousands of criminals could be kept under additional surveillance by new technology to enhance how the Probation Service monitors offenders and cuts crime.
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