November
Transforming tribunals
28 November 2007
Radical reforms to modernise the tribunals system were set out in a consultation by the Ministry of Justice today.
Autumn date for forced marriages law
28 November 2007
Justice Minister Bridget Prentice says that a law that protects victims and potential victims of forced marriage will come into effect next autumn.
David Hanson launches reoffending consultation
27 November 2007
David Hanson MP, Minister of State for Justice, today announced the start of consultation on a new strategic plan to reduce reoffending.
Mentoring for new migrants
26 November 2007
New migrants to the UK could benefit from a mentoring scheme TimeBank has argued today at the launch of a new pamphlet, produced as part of Lord Goldsmith's Citizenship Review.
Conciliation in court helps parents agree over child contact and residence
21 November 2007
In-court conciliation helps separating parents to reach their own agreements about contact with their children, research commissioned by the Ministry of Justice reveals today.
Government response to the Committee on Standards in Public Life report
20 November 2007
A strong and effective Electoral Commission is vital to democracy, ministers said today in response to the Committee on Standards in Public Life's eleventh report, 'Review of the Electoral Commission'.
Courts Chief inspector appointed
19 November 2007
The Lord Chancellor has reappointed Eddie Bloomfield as Chief Inspector of HM Inspectorate of Court Administration (HMICA) from January 2008.
Victims of crime want punishment
16 November 2007
Victims of non-violent crimes in the UK want offenders to be punished, but do not believe that prison is always the answer, research released today shows.
Bridget Prentice hails students' commitment to pro bono
15 November 2007
Pro bono work by law students at home and abroad enhances their legal education as well as bringing massive benefits for the public at large.
Government plan to involve communities in reducing crime over the next 3 years launched in Birmingham
15 November 2007
A major milestone in the country's criminal justice system (CJS) was launched today with events in Birmingham and London.
Launch of joint youth justice unit
13 November 2007
A joint Governmental youth justice unit was launched today by Justice Minister David Hanson MP.
Improved services for the bereaved
13 November 2007
The cremation and burial industries were told today that modernising cremation regulations will help the bereaved.
Return to legal practice
05 November 2007
The convention that former judges cannot return to practice as barristers or solicitors will remain, following a government consultation.
Statistics on mortgage and landlord possession actions in the county courts third quarter 2007
02 November 2007
These figures show the numbers of mortgage and landlord possession actions in the county courts of England and Wales for the third quarter of 2007.
The Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council
01 November 2007
Improving the administrative justice system is the job of a new, independent advisory body which starts work today.