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.
View ArticleFunding 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.
View ArticlePrisons, 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.
View ArticleFirst 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.
View ArticlePrivate 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.
View ArticleNine 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.
View ArticleNew Queen’s Counsel welcomed by Lord Chancellor
Her Majesty The Queen has approved the appointment of 116 new Queen's Counsel.
View ArticleSupervision 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).
View ArticleFairer justice system for neurodivergent people to reduce crime
Review to look at how many offenders have conditions like autism and learning difficulties.
View ArticleIndependent 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).
View ArticleLord 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...
View ArticleExpert 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.
View ArticleMore 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.
View ArticleNew 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.
View Article£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.
View ArticleJustice 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).
View ArticleJudicial 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.
View ArticleLaw 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).
View ArticleJudicial Review consultation launched
The Lord Chancellor has unveiled plans to reform the judicial review process and provide courts with a greater range of powers.
View ArticleLord 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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