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New Office for Investment to drive foreign investment into the UK

The newly launched Office for Investment will connect public and private sector expertise while ensuring high and rigorous standards of scrutiny and security.

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Funding boost for rape and domestic abuse support

Ministers have today (18 November 2020) confirmed a major funding boost for victims of rape and domestic abuse as services face dealing with greater demand this winter.

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Prisons, courts and victim services will benefit from spending review funding

Almost £4.4 billion will be invested to increase court capacity, create prison places, and support victims following yesterday’s spending review.

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First virtual trade mission for UK-Africa legal services

Three-day virtual event from 1 December to 3 December will bring together the very best in UK and African legal expertise.

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Private International Law Bill gains Royal Assent

The Private International Law Bill (2020) received royal assent today (14 December 2020) allowing the UK to implement vital agreements which protect the country’s businesses and citizens across borders.

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Nine more Nightingale courtrooms to be delivered

An extra 9 Nightingale courtrooms will bolster the national effort to tackle the impact of coronavirus on the justice system.

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New Queen’s Counsel welcomed by Lord Chancellor

Her Majesty The Queen has approved the appointment of 116 new Queen's Counsel.

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Supervision of terrorists reinforced with new powers and closer collaboration

The monitoring of convicted terrorists and others who pose a terror risk will be strengthened under plans laid out today (17 December 2020).

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Fairer justice system for neurodivergent people to reduce crime

Review to look at how many offenders have conditions like autism and learning difficulties.

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Independent review into Criminal Legal Aid to launch in January

The long-term sustainability of the criminal legal aid market will be the focus of an independent review, it was confirmed today (21 December).

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Lord Chancellor: It’s time for action on mental health in prisons

The Lord Chancellor sets out how the government plans to support people with neurodivergent conditions such as autism and dyslexia, as well as those with acute mental health problems, within the...

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Expert and Advisory Panel appointed for the Independent Review of Criminal...

A panel of experts has been appointed to support Sir Christopher Bellamy QC (Chair) in examining the long-term sustainability of the criminal legal aid system.

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More courts to speed up justice

Efforts to deliver speedier justice have been stepped up today (17 February 2021) with the announcement of 14 more temporary courtrooms and a first ‘super courtroom’ to hear large, complex cases.

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New laws to protect victims added to Domestic Abuse Bill

A raft of new amendments to the Domestic Abuse Bill will be presented, providing greater protections for victims and further clamping down on perpetrators.

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£3 million pilot to reduce reoffending by young adults

Young adults supervised by the probation service will receive specialist drug and mental health support at a new £3 million centre to reduce reoffending.

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Justice overhaul to better protect the public and back our police

Cutting crime and building safer communities will be at the heart of new legislation unveiled in Parliament today (9 March 2021).

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Judicial retirement age to rise to 75

Judges, magistrates, and coroners will be allowed to continue to serve until they are 75, as the Lord Chancellor today confirmed plans to increase their mandatory retirement age.

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Law change opens door to deaf jurors

Deaf people requiring the use of a sign language interpreter will be allowed to take part in jury service for the first time, Ministers announced today (9 March 2021).

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Judicial Review consultation launched

The Lord Chancellor has unveiled plans to reform the judicial review process and provide courts with a greater range of powers.

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Lord Chancellor’s Speech: Law and politics - the nightmare and the noble dream

Speech delivered by the Lord Chancellor at the Queen Mary University Conference.

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