Ministry of Justice

The Ministry of Justice is one of the largest government departments. Every year around nine million people use its services in 900 locations across the United Kingdom, including 650 courts and tribunals and 139 prisons in England and Wales.
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Jack Straw visits Derby to see successful probation sentence for offenders

20 November 2009
Justice Secretary Jack Straw saw the positive results of an intensive community sentence pilot to cut reoffending and support safer communities in Derbyshire today.

New laws to aid global fight against bribery

20 November 2009
The UK will further cement its reputation as one of the least corrupt countries in the world with new laws that will enable courts to tackle bribery at home and abroad more effectively, said Justice Secretary, Jack Straw.

Queen's Speech 2009

18 November 2009
The Queen's Speech has set out the government's forthcoming legislative programme.

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Local adult reoffending

19 November 2009
Latest statistics on the reoffending of adults on the probation caseload.

Warning on scam telephone calls

17 November 2009
We have been made aware of a scam involving consumers being telephoned by people who claim they are from the ministry.

People at risk of home repossession and eviction in Hull offered a lifeline

16 November 2009
A programme offering real help and legal advice to people at risk of home repossession and eviction has assisted 277 people in Hull in the past year, Legal Aid Minister Willy Bach said during a visit to the city.

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