November
Government launches consultation on the publication of candidates' addresses on ballot papers
26 November 2008
The government is asking people for their views on whether the addresses of candidates standing at parliamentary elections should be published on nomination and ballot papers.
Probation Service to give better value for money
26 November 2008
Fixed targets for outsourcing work to private companies, voluntary groups and public service organisations by the Probation Service have been scrapped, Justice Minister David Hanson said today.
Victim protection for forced marriages - new law comes into force
25 November 2008
New legislation to protect victims of forced marriage and prevent others from the same fate comes into force today.
Information Commissioner to be given tougher powers
24 November 2008
The Information Commissioner is to be given tougher powers to regulate the Data Protection Act under proposals put forward by Justice Secretary Jack Straw today.
Government welcomes new bribery law recommendations
20 November 2008
Government anti-corruption champion and Justice Secretary Jack Straw has welcomed the Law Commission's recommendations for changes to existing laws on bribery.
Lord Chancellor appoints new member of the Legal Services Commission
19 November 2008
Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, Jack Straw, has appointed Julian Lee to the Legal Services Commission for three years from 1 November 2008.
London Probation commended for tackling alcohol-related offending
18 November 2008
Justice Minister David Hanson has praised London Probation's work in helping to steer offenders who misuse alcohol away from a life of crime.
Bridget Prentice pays tribute to War Grave Commission
11 November 2008
Maintaining cemeteries where Commonwealth soldiers are buried is an important part of our heritage, Justice Minister Bridget Prentice said today.
Consultations launched on payment of Crown Court defence costs
06 November 2008
Those found guilty of criminal offences may have to pay towards the cost of their defence the government announced today as it published two consultation papers.
Appointment to the Criminal Cases Review Commission
04 November 2008
The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice today announced the appointment by Her Majesty of Richard Foster CBE as Chair of the Criminal Cases Review Commission.
Reappointment to the Criminal Cases Review Commission
04 November 2008
The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice today announced the reappointment by Her Majesty of Ian Nichol as a Commissioner of the Criminal Cases Review Commission.
New two tier tribunal system launched today
03 November 2008
The government has launched two new tribunals today, consisting of a First-tier and an Upper Tribunal.
Bereaved families get new rights to avoid another Shipman
03 November 2008
New Cremation Regulations designed to help prevent another Harold Shipman-type murder have been published today.