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Government papers to be made public 10 years earlier
26 February 2010
Public records will be made available automatically 10 years earlier under new legislation announced today.
Queen's Counsel in England and Wales 2010
26 February 2010
Her Majesty the Queen has approved the appointment of 129 new Queen's Counsel.
Government announces measures on asbestos-related illness
25 February 2010
The Ministry of Justice today announced a range of measures to support people who have been exposed to asbestos.
Jack Straw welcomes new measures to boost judicial diversity
24 February 2010
Jack Straw today welcomed the report of the Advisory Panel on Judicial Diversity, which recommends a package of reforms to increase the diversity of the judiciary.
Legal Aid Minister visits Preston Citizens Advice Bureau
19 February 2010
Legal Aid Minister Willy Bach has today visited the Preston Citizens Advice Bureau, congratulating them for delivering over 200 hours of advice every week.
Public say in youth crime punishment
18 February 2010
Communities in the North East affected by crime will get a say in how young offenders are punished, Justice Secretary Jack Straw announced today.
Ground-breaking research finds juries are fair and effective
17 February 2010
Juries in England and Wales have been found to be fair, effective and efficient by the most in-depth study into the issue ever undertaken in this country, published today.
Companies could be forced to publicise corporate manslaughter conviction
16 February 2010
Companies convicted of corporate manslaughter could be forced to take out adverts publicising their conviction as a result of new measures which come into effect today.
David Norgrove appointed as Chair of Family Justice Review Panel
16 February 2010
David Norgrove has been appointed as Chair of the government’s new review of the family justice system to examine how the current system can be reformed to better support children and parents.
Community payback offenders rebuild flood damaged Cumbria
12 February 2010
Victims of the severe flood damage in Cumbria are getting additional help to rebuild their lives from offenders on a Community Payback sentence.
Repossession orders down as measures to help homeowners continue to make an impact
11 February 2010
The number of mortgage possession claims issued in the courts dropped by 15% in the last three months of 2009 compared to the previous quarter, according to statistics published today.
Cashback from local crooks injected into new skills workshops for local Asian youth
05 February 2010
An innovative new community project in Nottingham that is providing new skills to local Asian youth has been awarded £27,000 from Community Cashback.
Greater court protection for homeowners: consultation
05 February 2010
A consultation on whether homeowners who have failed to repay consumer credit debts should have accrued a minimum level of debt before a court can order the sale of their home has been released today.
Changes to civil legal aid crack down on fraud and refocus resources
03 February 2010
Legal Aid Minister Willy Bach has today announced the government will tighten the rules for civil legal aid so that fraudsters are uncovered at an early stage, and funding is better targeted.
2010 to see historic changes to the coroners' system
01 February 2010
The government has today set out the next steps to reforming the coroners' system, including plans to appoint the first ever Chief Coroner.
Criminal justice measures in force
01 February 2010
Changes to the law over evidence and bail are among some of the new measures that will, from today, further rebalance the criminal justice system in favour of victims and the law-abiding majority.
Reappointments to Judicial Appointments Commission
01 February 2010
Jack Straw today announced the reappointment of five Commissioners to the Judicial Appointments Commission.
Joint women's diversionary fund announced
01 February 2010
Justice Minister Maria Eagle today announced the creation of a joint fund to divert women away from crime.
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