Ministry of Justice

Publications

Latest publications from across the organisation


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Coroners and Justice Act 2009 - slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour

19 March 2010
A circular relating to the implementation of section 71 of the Act, which introduces a new offence of holding someone in slavery, servitude, or requiring them to perform forced or compulsory labour, which comes into force on 6 April 2010.

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Coroners and Justice Act 2009 - key provisions commencing on 6 April 2010

19 March 2010
A circular on the key provisions of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, which come into force on 6 April 2010.

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Judicial salaries and fees 2010/2011

19 March 2010
Tables showing judicial salaries and fees following the government's decision about the appropriate judicial pay settlement for 2010/11.

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Reducing delays in care and supervision proceedings

17 March 2010
Response to Lord Laming's recommendation on the establishment of a system-wide target for reducing delays in care and supervision proceedings.

Police

Arrest warrants: universal jurisdiction

17 March 2010
Proposals for changing the law on arrest warrants for universal jurisdiction crimes.

Prison cells

Justice reinvestment: response to select committee

16 March 2010
Response to a Justice Committee report on justice reinvestment, which examines whether resources spent on criminal justice are being used effectively.

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Court fees in child care cases review

15 March 2010
A report that reviews the fees in child care proceedings and recommends their abolition.

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Prison transfers before inspections

11 March 2010
A review of prison transfers prior to inspections by Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Prisons (HMCIP).

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Sexual offenders risk assessment tool pilot

11 March 2010
Research on findings from the Stable and Acute risk assessment pilot used with sexual offenders in England and Wales.

Coroner's court

Coroners' reports to prevent future deaths

10 March 2010
Summary of reports by coroners to prevent future deaths and responses from organisations.