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Extra measures to keep prison leavers off the streets and stop further crimes has been unveiled today (28 July 2021) as part of the Government’s Beating Crime Plan, with a string of new initiatives to tackle the underlying c…
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Efforts to deliver speedier justice have been stepped up today (27 July 2021) after the Government announced a raft of new measures to help courts recover from the pandemic.
The Beating Crime Plan will level up the country by ensuring everyone has the security and confidence that comes from having a safe street and a safe home.
Lord Chancellor, the Rt Hon Robert Buckland QC MP, gave a keynote speech at Policy Exchange about the government’s approach to reform of Judicial Review.
Lord Chancellor Robert Buckland spoke at the Centre for Social Justice to outline how the government is rebuilding the criminal justice system and looking to its longer-term future.
The Lord Chancellor spoke at the virtual opening of the new Newcastle Civil Family and Tribunal Centre on 14 July 2021.
The Rt Hon Robert Buckland QC MP spoke on the rule of law and how much he values the work of the judiciary.
Those who enter the UK illegally will find it harder to stay under fundamental reforms in the Nationality and Borders Bill.
The public will be better protected and crime will be cut the Lord Chancellor Robert Buckland vows today (28 June 2021) as the new, unified Probation Service is launched.
Sweeping reforms to increase the number of rape cases reaching court while bolstering support for victims have been unveiled by the government today (18 June 2021).
The Rt Hon Robert Buckland QC MP gave a speech about judicial review and the rule of law.
All children to be moved from Rainsbrook following serious safety concerns.
The Lord Chancellor shares his views on how tailored prisoner education can help us to build back a better and safer country for all.
The Lord Chancellor spoke at the Law Society to thank the hidden heroes who kept justice moving during the COVID-19 pandemic and outlined his plans for recovering the system, as well as propelling it towards a better future.
Motorists across England and Wales will save up to £35 a year on their insurance as new rules on whiplash claims come into force today (31 May 2021).
COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma marked less than six months to go until the climate change summit this November, as Government Ministers travelled across the country to see how the UK is greening all parts of society.
New prisons will be equally effective at cutting carbon emissions and crime, the Lord Chancellor Robert Buckland announced today (Friday 14 May).
Robert Buckland's speech at London International Disputes Week on 13 May 2021.
Taskforce will investigate and draw up action to tackle these crimes.
The bill provides protection to millions of people who experience domestic abuse and strengthens measures to tackle perpetrators.
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