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UK Supreme Court delivered on time and on budget
30 September 2009
On the eve of the new legal year, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, Jack Straw announced the successful delivery of the new UK Supreme Court.
Improved forms and clearer guidance to help you protect your future
30 September 2009
It’s now easier than ever to organise a Lasting Power of Attorney thanks to shorter and simpler forms launched today by the Office of the Public Guardian.
Jack Straw announces plans for national victims service
29 September 2009
Families of murder and manslaughter victims are to benefit from a boost in practical and emotional support, after Jack Straw announced proposals for a new National Victims Service, beginning with a service for those affected by murder and manslaughter.
Government plans to curb costs in defamation proceedings
24 September 2009
Steps to tackle excessive legal fees in defamation proceedings were announced today by Justice Secretary, Jack Straw.
Government seeks views on personal debt management schemes
18 September 2009
Plans to help people solve their debt problems as quickly and fairly as possible were published by the government today.
Legal aid minister launches free legal advice service
17 September 2009
Low income earners across England and Wales will benefit from free legal advice for debt, housing, family and employment problems with the launch of a new legal advice helpline in Swansea, said Legal Aid Minister Willy Bach today.
Legal aid minister celebrates 60 years of legal aid in Bristol
16 September 2009
Bristol lawyers are leading the way in providing vital support to people with problems such as debt, housing, and divorce, Legal Aid Minister Willy Bach said today.
Defamation on the internet: Ministry of Justice seeks your views
16 September 2009
A debate on aspects of defamation law, and how it works in the internet age, was launched today by the Ministry of Justice.
Community payback keeps Britain tidy
10 September 2009
The Probation Service is teaming up with Keep Britain Tidy for this year's 'Big Tidy Up' in which offenders on Community Payback are cleaning up areas of England that have been nominated by the new Tidy Up Champions.
More knife criminals are going to jail for longer
10 September 2009
More criminals are being given longer prison sentences for carrying a knife, according to new statistics published by the Ministry of Justice today.
People at risk of home repossession and eviction in Derby offered a lifeline
10 September 2009
A programme offering real help and legal advice to people at risk of home repossession and eviction has assisted 446 in Derby in the past year, Legal Aid Minister Willy Bach said today.
People at risk of home repossession and eviction in Nottingham offered a lifeline
10 September 2009
A programme offering real help and legal advice to people at risk of home repossession and eviction has assisted 1,390 people in Nottingham in the past year, Legal Aid Minister Willy Bach said today.
Jack Straw salutes Hackney’s community crackdown on youth crime
03 September 2009
Jack Straw has praised a pioneering project that is helping to turn Hackney’s young offenders away from crime and ensuring they make amends to their local communities by working on projects that benefit their neighbourhoods.
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