Ministry of Justice

Government announces new 'cost of driving' measures

The Government has announced measures to help motorists to cut the cost of running a car. These include a crackdown on whiplash fraud, a freeze on MOT test prices and a scheme designed to reduce the cost of fuel at motorway service stations, Justice Secretary Chris Grayling announced today.

Quoting statistics from the AA, the Ministry of Justice said that the average cost of motor...

Law Society warns that Legal Aid changes pose "significant risks"

The Law Society has warned the Justice Select committee that proposed changes to legal aid pose "significant risks" to the stability of our criminal justice system.

The Law Society, which represents solicitors in England and Wales, has written formally to the government in response to Ministry of Justice proposals to make the pricing of legal aid at least partly competitive.

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Law Society warns that Government changes to legal aid pose "significant risk"

The Law Society has warned the Justice select committee that proposed changes to legal aid pose "significant risks" to the stability of our criminal justice system.

The Law Society which represents solicitors in England and Wales, has written formally to the Government in response to Ministry of Justice proposals to make the pricing of legal aid at least partly competitive.

In...

Inspection of Devon and Cornwall probation finds "improvements needed"

An inspection into the quality of work with violent offenders by Devon and Cornwall Probation Trust has found that the organisation worked effectively with other agencies to protect the public and prevent reoffending. However, the report into the inspection's findings, published by Liz Calderbank, Chief Inspector of Probation, said the Trust's work to assess and review the risk of harm posed...

Dartmoor prison may close as part of Government modernisation plans

Discussions are set to begin with the Duchy of Cornwall to end the lease on HMP Dartmoor, a male category C prison in West Devon, according to a statement from the Ministry of Justice.

While the Justice department says final decisions on the site are a long way off as the lease has a ten-year notice period, but but the age and limitations of the prison mean that it does not have a long...