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World-first crackdown to restrict offenders’ freedom and give it back to victims (opens in a new tab)
Serious sexual and violent offenders could be confined to areas just a few miles wide after leaving prison under a world-first crackdown, launching in October to give victims greater freedom.
Drive for improvement at HMP Pentonville constrained by overcrowding and neglect of the prison estate (opens in a new tab)
It’s the elephant in the room: overcrowding and inadequate investment in ageing buildings mean prisoners remain incarcerated in unacceptable conditions no matter what positive initiatives prison leaders develop, says the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB)…
Feeling the heat: the challenge of rising temperatures in prisons (opens in a new tab)
Reports published 14 September Press notices and releases Published: September 14, 2026
Victims and survivors of rape and sexual abuse to be supported (opens in a new tab)
Rape Crisis England & Wales awarded £8.7m government funding to provide round-the-clock confidential support for survivors and victims of sexual violence
Reports published 24 August (opens in a new tab)
Reports published 14 September Press notices and releases Published: September 14, 2026
First National Day for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism marked (opens in a new tab)
The new National Day for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism will be observed annually on on 21 August.
France prevents 185 boats and 4,300 migrants reaching UK shores (opens in a new tab)
French police units prevented 185 small boat crossing events in the first 3 months of a new UK-France deal.
Megan Lee-Devlin appointed Chief Executive of HMCTS (opens in a new tab)
HM Courts and Tribunals Service is responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family courts in England and Wales, as well as the reserved unified tribunals across the United Kingdom.
GRECO: UK 6th round evaluation report published (opens in a new tab)
GRECO (Group of States Against Corruption) publishes 6th round evaluation for the UK.
Record number of NCA officers deployed to tackle people smugglers (opens in a new tab)
The number of National Crime Agency officers tackling organised immigration crime has more than doubled since the start of 2025.
AI to slash 101 wait times and free vital police time (opens in a new tab)
New AI call-routing system for 101 will get callers to the right service faster, while freeing up police to tackle crime and help victims.
Reports published 17 August (opens in a new tab)
Reports published 14 September Press notices and releases Published: September 14, 2026
Honorary King’s Counsel nominations: deadline 18 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
The Ministry of Justice is inviting nominations for the award of King’s Counsel Honoris Causa. Please submit nominations via the digital form below, before the deadline of 18 September 2026.
MOJ Lawtech Grant Competition Phase III (opens in a new tab)
The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) has launched a competition to award funding for the third phase of the LawtechUK programme.
Chief inspector calls for assessments in police custody to prevent seriously mentally ill people ending up in prison (opens in a new tab)
Seriously mentally ill people are being sent to prison when they require urgent psychiatric assessment and treatment, creating unacceptable risks for the individuals concerned, staff and other prisoners, according to the Chief Inspector of…
Rape, serious child sex and grooming offences barred from sentencing changes (opens in a new tab)
The Prime Minister has ordered that rape, serious child sex and other grooming offences will be barred from upcoming changes to prison sentences, protecting the public from these dangerous criminals.
Reports published 3 August (opens in a new tab)
Reports published 14 September Press notices and releases Published: September 14, 2026
Appointment of Interim Chair for Gov Facility Services Limited (opens in a new tab)
Maura Sullivan has been appointed as Interim Chair of Gov Facility Services Limited for up to 6 months from 1 August 2026.
New Chair of the Criminal Legal Aid Advisory Board (opens in a new tab)
Ruth Evans has been appointed as the new Chair of the Criminal Legal Aid Advisory Board.
Reports published 27 July (opens in a new tab)
Reflections of a Chief Inspector Published: September 8, 2026
Crackdown on baseless legal claims to get Britain building (opens in a new tab)
Thousands of new homes and major infrastructure projects could be unblocked under plans being considered to reduce delays from legal challenges.
Independent member appointed to the Judicial Pension Board (opens in a new tab)
The Lord Chancellor has approved the appointment, by the Chair of the Judicial Pension Board, of Carrie Young as an independent member.
Castles, cruises and coastlines: untangling the rules around tying the knot (opens in a new tab)
Consultation launched on reforming weddings law for the first time in 200 years, giving couples more choice over where and how they say 'I do'.