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Tougher airport-style security rolled out across the prison estate in England and Wales has intercepted almost 20,000 attempts to smuggle illegal contraband behind bars.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Over the last year, the proportion of ex-offenders in work 6 weeks after release increased by more than half.
More dangerous and influential terrorists will be separated in specialist units to thwart the spread of their poisonous ideology, the Deputy Prime Minister has announced today (27 April 2022).
Courts will continue working at full capacity to speed up justice as the cap on sitting days is lifted for another year, the government announced today (21 April 2022).
Public protection will be put back at the heart of the parole system to stop the release of dangerous offenders from prison.
Vital support services for victims of crime will be boosted by more than £440 million over the next three years.
Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab will visit the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague on Monday to offer practical support from the UK for investigating and prosecuting war crimes.
The government has launched the recruitment process for the Victims’ Commissioner in line with the standard public appointments process.
Prison designed from top to bottom with smart technology to cut crime and protect public.
Business experts will spearhead a drive to get prison leavers into stable jobs so they can break the cycle of crime, it was announced today (3 March 2022).
The UK has galvanised allies to refer atrocities in Ukraine to the International Criminal Court.
Sixteen prisons across the country to be expanded through new houseblocks and refurbishments.
Prisoners are to be offered apprenticeships for the first time in an unprecedented move to cut crime and address local labour shortages.
Magistrates are to have their sentencing powers increased in order to reduce pressure on the Crown Courts and speed up justice, it was confirmed today (18 January 2022).
Extra 500 staff to oversee 3 million more hours of Community Payback each year.
Extension gives vulnerable people peace of mind that their wills will be legally-recognised.
Her Majesty The Queen has approved the appointment of 101 new Queen's Counsel.
The Human Rights Act will be revised under plans unveiled by the Justice Secretary Dominic Raab today (14 December).
Victims of crime will be better heard, served and protected under wide ranging reforms set out by the government today (9 December 2021).
White Paper sets out path to modern, innovative jails that protect the public and reform prisoners.
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