Ken Clarke: £50m for victims' services
An overhaul of victims' services could see up to £50m generated from offenders to help create a speedier, more supportive system for victims of serious crime. Monday, 30 January 2012
Lord McNally: protecting our data in the 21st century
Tomorrow is Data Protection Day. To mark the occasion, Minister Lord McNally explains why protecting people's data without sacrificing their freedom should be at the heart of privacy and personal data protection policy in 21st century Europe. Friday, 27 January 2012
Minister announces 'cutting edge' probation pilots
A new approach to managing offenders on community sentences will be trialled by two Probation Trusts Justice Minister Crispin Blunt announced today. Wednesday, 25 January 2012
New funding to tackle female offending
Community projects that tackle female offending have been awarded £3.5m in funding, Justice Minister Crispin Blunt announced today. Tuesday, 24 January 2012
Ken Clarke: 'use mediation over courts'
Justice Secretary Ken Clarke has urged separating couples to consider mediation when they separate or divorce, instead of turning to the courts. Monday, 23 January 2012
Forestry Commission champions rehabilitation work
The Forestry Commission (FC) has been recognised for its cost-effective schemes helping ex-offenders secure careers in forestry on their release from prison. Tuesday, 17 January 2012
Minister unveils bailiff reform
New standards defining acceptable behaviour for bailiffs across the country were today unveiled by Justice Minister Jonathan Djanogly. Friday, 13 January 2012
New court data published
A new set of court statistics published today support the case for a comprehensive reform programme across the justice system. Thursday, 12 January 2012
Bishop to Prisons: Radio 4 Documentary
The second part of a three part documentary presented by the Bishop to Prisons was aired on BBC Radio 4 last night. Tuesday, 10 January 2012
Clarke: 'Olympic legacy will bring benefits across UK'
Kenneth Clarke visited a community centre in London to see first-hand how areas of the capital are already benefiting from hosting the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer. Monday, 9 January 2012
Less crime, fewer victims, safer communities
The most significant reforms to tackling re-offending and managing offenders in the community for a generation were set out today by Justice Secretary Chris Grayling. Monday, 9 January 2012
Minister: 'Turn to mediation over courts'
Justice Minister Jonathan Djanogly is encouraging families to consider mediation in the New Year as an alternative to going to court. Friday, 6 January 2012
Michael Todd QC on UK legal services
Michael Todd QC, the Chairman of the Bar Council, explains why we have a legal services sector to be proud of and why he believes we can all invest in its future. Friday, 6 January 2012