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Views sought on proposed changes to Criminal Procedure Rules
30 November 2007
The Criminal Procedure Rule Committee invites views on a proposal to amend part 63 of the Criminal Procedure Rules 2005.
Written ministerial statement on Leeds Magistrates' Court
29 November 2007
Jack Straw has made a written ministerial statement in which he has announced an inquiry into resulting and warrant processes at Leeds Magistrates' Court.
Family procedure rule committee news August - December 2007
29 November 2007
An update on the work of the family procedure rule committee between August and December 2007.
Terms of reference for a new review of information sharing
23 November 2007
These are the terms of reference for a review of the scope of sharing of personal information and the protections that apply when personal information is shared in the public and private sectors.
Court-directed paternity testing: accredited list update
22 November 2007
Barts and The London Queen Mary University of London have been added to the list of accredited bodies approved by the Ministry of Justice to carry out court-directed tests for parentage.
New Permanent Secretary appointed
15 November 2007
The Prime Minister has today announced the appointment of Sir Suma Chakrabarti KCB as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice.
Vacancy for chair of the Legal Services Board (LSB)
13 November 2007
A recruitment campaign has begun to fill the vacancy for chair of the Legal Services Board (LSB)
Supreme Court: building update at Middlesex Guildhall
13 November 2007
Peeling back recent renovations to reveal an historic world-class building continues until the end of 2007.
The Queen's speech
06 November 2007
The Queen's speech today announced the Government's forthcoming legislative programme.
Review of public sector telephone helplines
06 November 2007
We are conducting a survey of all telephone helplines that are publicly funded to explore the scope for greater co-ordination.
Justice opens its doors to the public
05 November 2007
The public will get a unique glimpse into the Criminal Justice System in this year's 'Inside Justice Week', 3 - 10 November.
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