October
Legal Services Act given royal assent
30 October 2007
An independent body which will handle consumer complaints about legal services in England and Wales is now a step closer under new legislation approved today.
Governance of Britain - views sought on strengthening the role of parliament
25 October 2007
A consultation on how Parliament should play a stronger role in approving decisions to deploy the Armed Forces in conflict abroad and on the ratification of treaties was published today.
Governance of Britain - views sought on Government's role in appointing judges
25 October 2007
A consultation asking whether the Government should reduce its role in judicial appointments was published today.
Change in culture to make government more open
25 October 2007
A package of measures to enhance openness and increase public access to information, including a review of the 30-year rule and extending the scope of the Freedom of Information Act, has been announced by the Prime Minister.
Research shows low awareness of before the event legal expenses insurance
23 October 2007
Research published today by Ministry of Justice reveals that less than one in four consumers have heard of either Before the Event (BTE) or After the Event (ATE) legal expenses insurance.
Publication of reports on the management of serious offenders
22 October 2007
Reports into the management of offenders under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) are being published today (22 October). MAPPA enables the responsible authorities (police, prisons, and probation) to identify and manage offenders in the community through the sharing of information and expertise.
Response to report: Young Black People and the Criminal Justice System
18 October 2007
Government's response published today to Home Affairs Select Committee's report of 15 June 2007.
Jack Straw celebrates the life of Oliver Tambo
17 October 2007
Jack Straw, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, spoke today at a special tribute to the late African National Congress (ANC) President, Oliver Tambo.
Implementation of the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act
11 October 2007
A new offence of corporate manslaughter (corporate homicide) will come into force on 6 April next year, the Ministry of Justice confirmed today.
2007 pre-budget report and comprehensive spending review - Home Office, Ministry of Justice and Law Officers' departments
09 October 2007
The Government is publishing today departmental budgets and priorities for the next three financial years 2008-09, 2009-10 and 2010-11.
Chairs of independent review of restraint in juvenile custody announced
09 October 2007
The Youth Justice Minister, David Hanson, and the Children's Minister, Beverley Hughes, have appointed Andrew Williamson and Peter Smallridge as co-chairs of the independent review of restraint in juvenile secure settings.
Speed dating puts politicians on the spot
09 October 2007
The phenomenon of speed dating has swept the UK in the last few years and now Justice Minister Bridget Prentice is pioneering political speed dating at a youth democratic engagement conference she is hosting in London.
Greater protection against hate and sex crimes
08 October 2007
New legislation which will strengthen the protection to the public from sex offenders and hate crime has been set out in proposals by the Government.
Review of citizenship to launch at Wembley stadium
05 October 2007
Lord Goldsmith will launch a review of British citizenship at Wembley stadium today when Brent Council will also host its first citizenship ceremony at the iconic local landmark.
Military inquest funding: statement from the Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Defence
05 October 2007
Additional funding has been agreed for military inquests in the Wiltshire and Swindon jurisdiction.
ACPO youth conference: youth justice policy arrangements
04 October 2007
David Hanson welcomes new joint arrangements between the Ministry of Justice and the Department for Children, Schools and Families to deliver on young offenders.
Justice minister praises the work of staff at Cardiff and Parc prison
03 October 2007
David Hanson, the justice minister, visited Cardiff and Parc prison today to see the work of a pioneering restorative justice programme.
Means testing in the magistrates' courts: post implementation review
02 October 2007
Means testing in the magistrates' courts was introduced on time and on budget and remains on course to deliver its projected annual savings of £35 million.