Apply to join the Preventative Analytics for Youth Justice Advisory Panel
Please see the Terms of Reference for more details on the function of the panel. The Preventative Analytics for Youth Justice Advisory Panel (PAYJAP) is open to individuals with relevant professional expertise, including from the public sector, private sector, academia, or charities. Eligibility MOJ are seeking members with the following expertise: youth (re)offending machine learning […]
Landmark bill to deliver swifter justice for victims
Courts and Tribunals Bill puts victims at the heart of a faster, fairer courts system Government sets out pragmatic package of court reform to turn the tide on years of neglect Highest ever investment so Crown Court can sit unlimited sitting days and run at maximum capacity next year Only reform, investment and modernisation will […]
Highest ever courts funding deal agreed to deliver faster, fairer justice for victims
Highest ever investment sees criminal courts funded to run at maximum capacity next year Part of unprecedented three-year agreement across all courts and tribunals Announcement comes as Deputy Prime Minister sets out vision for modernised justice system later today Every single Criminal Crown Court in England and Wales will be funded to hear as many cases as possible next year to deliver faster and fairer justice for victims, the […]
Joint Statement on the United Kingdom-Italian Republic Bilateral Justice Relationship
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (“the UK”) and the Italian Republic are strong allies and close partners. We cooperate closely on foreign and security policy and both cherish the values of democracy and human rights. Today we reaffirm our commitment to work together to uphold these values both at home and internationally. A vital element of this partnership […]
Victims of serious and sexual crime to receive better protection and support in Armed Forces justice reforms
Military personnel and civilians who experience sexual assault, domestic abuse or stalking at the hands of serving members of the Armed Forces will receive stronger protections under the new Armed Forces Bill. The Bill, which is being debated in Parliament today for its Second Reading, introduces a suite of measures to protect victims of serious and sexual offences within the Service Justice System. These include: New protective orders to enable swifter […]
The Sudanese people deserve justice, and we welcome the ongoing role of the ICC in achieving that goal: UK statement at the UN Security Council
I will make three points today. First, we note the landmark conviction of Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman for war crimes and crimes against humanity. This first conviction from a Security Council referral, and the first addressing Darfur crimes in 2003-2004, sends a clear message that perpetrators of international crimes will be held accountable, no matter […]
Richard Turfitt Awarded OBE for Services to Road Safety and Justice in New Year Honours
Richard Turfitt has served as Traffic Commissioner for the East of England since May 2008 and as Senior Traffic Commissioner between June 2017 and May 2025. He is also currently Acting Traffic Commissioner for Scotland. During his distinguished career so far, Richard has overseen the regulation of goods vehicle and public service vehicle operators, ensuring […]
Thousands to benefit from multi million investment to justice
Nearly £20 million for legal support over the next three years Funding will help more people facing debt, employment, housing and family issues access vital advice services Part of the Government’s Plan for Change to increase access to justice The new grant, which will run from October next year to March 2029, is worth nearly […]
Increased access to justice for claimants to take on powerful organisations in court
Legislation to ensure access to funding for ordinary people in ‘David vs Goliath’ cases confirmed Safeguards will mean more collective action proceedings can be brought against rich and powerful opponents Measures will bring stability to the litigation funding sector after the PACCAR ruling Ordinary people will have greater access to justice thanks to Government’s plans for legislation to help claimants receive the funding they need to […]
Deputy Prime Minister to Announce ‘Swift and Fair Justice’
Bold modernisation of the criminal courts to put victims first and restore public confidence in the system More than half a billion investment to support victims and witnesses throughout justice process Record Crown Court sitting days to bear down on the backlog Victims will be put front and centre of the justice system as the […]