July
Change of function for Cookham Wood prison
27 July 2007
Cookham Wood prison in Kent is to change function from a female prison to a dedicated Young Offenders Institution for young men under the age of 18, Justice Minister David Hanson MP announced today.
New law to prevent forced marriage
26 July 2007
Legislation aimed at protecting the victims of forced marriages and preventing them from taking place has received Royal Assent, the Ministry of Justice announced today.
Justice for corporate deaths: royal assent for corporate manslaughter and corporate homicide act
26 July 2007
Companies whose gross negligence leads to the death of individuals will now face prosecution for manslaughter under tough new legislation approved today.
David Hanson speaks on women and the justice system
25 July 2007
David Hanson MP, Minister of State for Justice, spoke today at the launch of the Fawcett Society's annual report on Women and the Criminal Justice System.
New cremation regulations to prevent another Shipman
16 July 2007
Bereaved families will have the right to inspect the medical forms of a deceased family member before cremation, under new proposals published today. The proposals are designed to help stop a repeat of the murders by Harold Shipman.
Court Funds Office - Children's Fund Accounts
12 July 2007
Administrative errors that led to damages awarded to children not being properly invested are being corrected Justice Minister Bridget Prentice told Parliament today.
Lord Hunt hails start of public legal education dialogue
11 July 2007
Public legal education is vital in providing access to justice by making people aware of their rights and responsibilities, legal aid minister Lord Hunt said today.
Ministry of Justice ministerial responsibilities
04 July 2007
Following his appointment as Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, Rt Hon Jack Straw MP today gave details of ministers' responsibilities
Changes at body that selects judges
04 July 2007
Lady Justice (Heather) Hallett, one of three senior judicial commissioners, has become vice-chairman of the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC).
£5.6 million to improve services for victims of crime
04 July 2007
Justice Minister David Hanson has announced an extra £5.6 million to develop and roll out improved services for victims of crime.