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Care home and charitable trust charged following deaths of wheelchair-bound residents (opens in a new tab)
The Crown Prosecution Service has announced corporate manslaughter charges for Burdon Grange Care Home and South West Lakes Trust following the deaths of two residents after a boat capsized in Roadford Lake Reservoir, west…
CPS announces man charged with the murder of Hannah Cain (opens in a new tab)
Man convicted of murdering partner (opens in a new tab)
New Judicial Commissioner appointed to the Judicial Appointments Commission (opens in a new tab)
His Majesty The King, on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, has approved the appointment of a new Commissioner to the Judicial Appointments Commission.
Restricted regimes, rising self-harm and reduced education among concerns at HMP Send (opens in a new tab)
In its annual report for 2025-26, published today (7 October 2026), the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) at HMP Send says that, while management and staff make a great effort to try and ensure the…
Strengthening leading practice in the animals in science sector: response (opens in a new tab)
Lord Hanson has responded to the Animals in Science Committee’s advice on strengthening leading practice in the animals in science sector.
Board member appointed to the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (opens in a new tab)
The Secretary of State for Justice has approved the appointment of Kathryn Gillatt as a board member of Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS).
Domestic abusers to be marked and tracked in boost to victims’ safety (opens in a new tab)
Victims and survivors of domestic abuse will be better protected as new measures come into force today (Monday 5 October), which require courts to make a formal record when domestic abuse was a factor…
Maidstone 2025-26 annual report published (opens in a new tab)
The 2025-26 annual report for HMP Maidstone is now published.
New contracts to improve language services across courts and tribunals (opens in a new tab)
New Ministry of Justice language services contracts come into effect today (Monday 5 October 2026), helping to provide more consistent, reliable and accessible services across HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS).
Justice reforms to be rolled out faster as Justice Secretary sets out changes to Courts Bill (opens in a new tab)
Victims will get the fast and fair justice they deserve under changes to court reforms, the Justice Secretary has announced today.
CPS decides to charge Joshua Kerry with preparing terrorist acts (opens in a new tab)
CPS to prosecute two men for preparing act of terrorism in Manchester (opens in a new tab)
The Crown Prosecution Service has announced two men have been charged with engaging in conduct in preparation of acts of terrorism in Greater Manchester on the eve of Yom Kippur.Rahman Salehi, 35, and Salam…
Crackdown on chemicals used to make dangerous weapons (opens in a new tab)
New controls proposed for toxic substances, acting on recommendations made by the Southport Inquiry.
Former priest who exploited spiritual authority to abuse victims convicted of further offences (opens in a new tab)
Men jailed after kidnap and blackmail of Liverpool watch dealer (opens in a new tab)
Three men have been sentenced for their roles in the kidnap and blackmail of a Liverpool watch dealer.Connor Kenny, 20, Patrick Gray, 20, and Callum Walsh, 21, were sentenced today, Friday 2 October, at…
UPDATED WITH SENTENCE: Man who destroyed ULEZ camera with explosive device is convicted (opens in a new tab)
Rehabilitation efforts at HMP Stocken under pressure from staffing and resource shortages (opens in a new tab)
In its 2025-26 report (published 2 October 2026) the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) for HMP Stocken says that staff have remained committed to keeping prisoners and the public safe despite significant operational pressures. However,…
Toughest restrictions ever imposed on offenders on licence (opens in a new tab)
Offenders leaving prison from today will be monitored under the toughest supervision in British history, as new powers to restrict their movements come into force.
Ex-NCA officer ordered to repay more than £1.8m following Bitcoin theft (opens in a new tab)
Rehabilitation and resettlement opportunities at HMP/YOI Winchester remain limited (opens in a new tab)
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Security Minister's speech at the International Security Expo (opens in a new tab)
Security Minister Dan Jarvis' speech for the annual International Security Expo on 30 September 2026.
£16m legal lifeline for families facing eviction and hardship (opens in a new tab)
Families facing debt, housing or welfare disputes will get earlier access to free legal support through a new £16 million Government fund.