We use small files called ‘cookies’ on www.justice.gov.uk. Some are essential to make the site work, some help us to understand how we can improve your experience, and some are set by third parties. You can choose to turn off the non-essential cookies. Which cookies are you happy for us to use?
We use Google Analytics to measure how you use the website so we can improve it based on user needs. We do not allow Google Analytics to use or share the data about how you use this site.
| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | These help us count how many people visit justice.gov.uk by tracking if you’ve visited before | 2 years |
| _gid | These help us count how many people visit justice.gov.uk by tracking if you’ve visited before | 24 hours |
| _gat | These help us to manage how we collect analytics when we have lots of visitors on the site at one time | 10 minutes |
We use Google Analytics events to measure clicks within the pages and extended usage of the site
| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | These help us count how many people visit justice.gov.uk by tracking if you’ve visited before | 2 years |
Always on
These cookies will always need to be on because they make our site work.
| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress_test_cookie | This is used to test whether the browser accepts cookies | When you close your browser |
| PHPSESSID | This is used to link your device to the information sent to the server from your browser. It is typically used to avoid you having to retype information when moving from one page to another. | When you close your browser |
| ccfw-banner-hidden | Lets us know you have chosen which cookies are used so we can stop the cookie banner appearing when you return to the site. | 1 year |
| ccfw-gtm-allowed | Lets us know you have accepted certain cookies so we can stop them loading when you return to the site. | 1 year |
| ccfw-time | This is used to store the cookie expiry dates so we know when to ask you again for consent. | 1 year |
| ccfw_gtm_id | This cookie is used to link the cookie consent banner to Google Tag Manager | 1 year |
These cookies apply when users log in. They will always be on because they make our site work.
| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress_[hash] | This authenticates you when you log in to the admin area | When you close your browser |
| wordpress_logged_in | This shows the site that you’re logged in and who you are so you can access the functions you need | When you close your browser |
| wordpress_sec | If you are logged in as a site admin, this stores your authentication details. | When you close your browser |
| wp-settings-{time}-[UID] | The number on the end [UID] is your individual user ID from the users database. | 1 year |
We cannot answer individual questions about legal cases, matters of law, policy or anything not relating to the ongoing improvement of the website.
Please contact the relevant organisation if your query is not about the justice.gov.uk website.