May
Falconer outlines plans to end high cost trial delay
31 May 2007
Lawyers who cause costly delays to court cases in England and Wales could be replaced in plans for speedier and more efficient trials, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice Lord Falconer said today.
Anonymous registration for electors protects vulnerable
30 May 2007
Victims of stalking and domestic violence will benefit from new legislation coming into force this week designed to protect people at risk if their details appear on the electoral register.
Minister opens new offices of Burton's claims management unit
24 May 2007
The new offices of a unique unit that assists the Ministry of Justice in its work to regulate claims management businesses were officially opened by Justice Minister Bridget Prentice today.
Human rights minister visits Amnesty's garden at Chelsea Flower Show
21 May 2007
The human rights minister, Cathy Ashton, visited the Amnesty International Garden for Human Rights at the Chelsea Flower Show in London on Monday 21 May 2007
Vera Baird visits Wakefield domestic violence unit
18 May 2007
Justice Minister Vera Baird will open a new support service for victims of domestic violence in Wakefield today and will pay tribute to the important work done to help victims of domestic violence by the police, prosecutors, the courts, the local authority and others in Wakefield.
Ministry of Justice - ministerial responsibilities
17 May 2007
Following the creation of the Ministry of Justice on May 9, 2007, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice Lord Falconer today gave details of ministers' responsibilities.
Lord Chancellor appoints new members of the legal services commission
16 May 2007
The Secretary of State for Justice, Lord Falconer, in his role as Lord Chancellor, has appointed Mr Barry Elliott and Ms Jane Hickman to the Legal Services Commission.
Stop pigeonholing women and minority lawyers, says Bridget Prentice
16 May 2007
Law firms should stop shepherding new recruits into specialisms based on background or gender, Justice Minister Bridget Prentice said today.
Falconer hails court breakthrough
16 May 2007
Courts in England and Wales are implementing new proposals for better court services - including completing cases after specified periods - aimed at improving justice for the public, the Justice Secretary announced today.
Queen's Counsel in Northern Ireland
15 May 2007
Her Majesty The Queen has approved the appointment of six (6) new Queen's Counsel in Northern Ireland.
Appointment of new member of the Youth Justice Board
11 May 2007
Rosanna O'Connor has been appointed as a member of the Youth Justice Board and will take up her position with immediate effect, Home Office Minister, Baroness Scotland announced today.
Company winding up and bankruptcy petition court statistics - first quarter 2007
11 May 2007
The Ministry of Justice today publishes statistics for company winding up, and creditors' and debtors' bankruptcy petitions issued in the High Court and county courts of England and Wales during the first quarter of 2007.
Government supports law to prevent forced marriage
09 May 2007
The Government today pledged its support for legislation aimed at protecting the victims of forced marriages and preventing them from taking place.
New Ministry of Justice 'focused on public', says Falconer
09 May 2007
The new Ministry of Justice, launched today, will focus fully on improving the justice system for the public, according to the new Secretary of State for Justice.