June
Prisons Minister visits Gloucester Prison Time Bank
30 June 2008
Prisons Minister David Hanson today visited Gloucester Prison to meet staff and prisoners involved in the Time Bank scheme.
Coroner reform: stronger powers give families more involvement
26 June 2008
New coroners' powers to help prevent avoidable deaths were announced today by Justice Minister Bridget Prentice in response to views expressed by bereaved families.
Jack Straw announces emergency measures on witness anonymity
26 June 2008
Justice Secretary Jack Straw has today outlined plans for emergency legislation to allow witnesses to give evidence in court.
Three new non-executive board members
26 June 2008
Three new non-executive members of the Ministry of Justice corporate management board were announced today, completing the new team which will oversee the running of the department.
'No win, no fee' under scrutiny
25 June 2008
A research-based review of no win, no fee arrangements in England and Wales was announced today.
Maria Eagle sets out progress in dealing with women offenders
24 June 2008
Further initiatives to support women with particular vulnerabilities in the criminal justice system were set out today by Maria Eagle MP, Ministerial Champion for Women in the Criminal Justice System.
Michael Wills announces election day consultation
24 June 2008
A consultation on whether to move elections to weekends has been launched as part of efforts to boost engagement in the democratic process.
Castington officer named best in service at prison annual awards
20 June 2008
David Wingfield, a Senior Officer at HMYOI Castington, has won the top award at the seventh annual Prison Officer of the Year awards, which were held last night in Leeds.
Justice Minister visits Cardiff women's offending project
19 June 2008
Justice Minister Maria Eagle is visiting Cardiff today (Thursday 19 June) to meet with Julie Morgan, MP for Cardiff North, to discuss the provisions available to rehabilitate women offenders in the area.
Unique women's support centre showcases its work
19 June 2008
A unique women's network and refuge, which helps victims of forced marriage and domestic violence, will be visited today by Justice Minister Bridget Prentice who will meet staff and users and raise awareness of the new Forced Marriage Act.
Agreement of an EU directive on mediation
18 June 2008
Another important tool to help EU citizens and businesses resolve cross-border legal disputes has been agreed.
Lord Hunt consults on new fees for family law barristers
18 June 2008
New proposals to narrow the gap between legal aid fees paid to barristers and solicitors for doing similar advocacy work in family cases were announced by Justice Minister Lord Hunt today.
Coroner reform: 'bereaved families' needs are central' says Bridget Prentice
18 June 2008
The needs of bereaved people will be placed firmly at the centre of the reformed coroner system Justice Minister Bridget Prentice made clear today when she published a new draft charter that details the level of service that the bereaved should expect from the coroner service.
New Chief Executive of Her Majesty's Courts Service
18 June 2008
The Ministry of Justice has appointed Chris Mayer as Chief Executive of Her Majesty's Courts Service (HMCS).
Funding reforms will tackle spending 'arms race' says Straw
16 June 2008
Reforms aimed at ending the spending 'arms race' in political funding have been proposed in a white paper launched today by Justice Secretary Jack Straw.
New Public Guardian appointed
13 June 2008
Martin John has been appointed the new Public Guardian and Chief Executive of the Office of the Public Guardian, Justice Minister Bridget Prentice announced today.
Creditors urged to give debt advice information
13 June 2008
People in debt will now get early advice from creditors, helping them to avoid court, in new proposals announced by Justice Minister Bridget Prentice today.
Jack Straw opens new workshops at Stocken Prison
12 June 2008
Four new prison workshops are being opened today by Justice Secretary Jack Straw as part of the government's drive to increase prisoner work programmes and partnerships with the private sector.
Minister praises local efforts to drive forward change in female prisons
12 June 2008
Maria Eagle MP, Ministerial Champion for Women in the Criminal Justice System, saw first hand local efforts to better meet the needs of vulnerable female offenders whilst visiting two women's prisons in Surrey today.
Prentice challenges next generation of leaders
12 June 2008
A new group aimed at encouraging young people to become active citizens has been launched by Bridget Prentice in London today.
New prisoners' employment training initiative launched
10 June 2008
An innovative scheme which will give prisoners the chance to change their ways by learning technology skills has been launched by Prisons Minister David Hanson MP and Skills Minister David Lammy MP. The initiative is also supported by the Department for Work and Pensions.
Strategy promotes working with voluntary and community groups to strengthen justice system
06 June 2008
A new Ministry of Justice strategy looks to build upon third sector relationships to deliver better public services.
Prisons Minister launches Titan consultation
05 June 2008
A consultation on the development of up to three 2,500-place Titan prisons was launched today by Prisons Minister David Hanson MP.
Justice Minister supports community sentences to cut crime
03 June 2008
Tough community sentences have a real impact on reducing crime and preventing offenders from reoffending said David Hanson MP today launching a new document outlining the impact of strong community punishments.
Booklet on rights for people with learning difficulties
02 June 2008
A revised Guide to the Human Rights Act for people with learning disabilities uses examples from everyday life to help explain what human rights means for them.