Ministry of Justice2 days agoTen cases a day - how 'blitz courts' could tackle the Crown Court backlogThe scheme, to fast-track cases and to cut the court backlog, is being expanded in England and Wales.2 days ago2 days agoFamilies welcome more time to fight 'soft' jail termsThe sister of a 16-year-old girl murdered in Blackpool tells of her "relief" the timeline will be raised.2 days ago19 Mar 2026HMP Woodhill branded unsafe amid rising violenceThe Milton Keynes jail has some of the highest levels of violence, says HM Inspectorate of Prisons.19 Mar 202611 Mar 2026Government fights on after hammer killer's releaseThe justice secretary pursues a judicial review over the Parole Board's release of Reginald Zenshen.11 Mar 20268 Mar 2026Prison expansion approved despite concernsThe plans will see space for 120 more prisoners added.8 Mar 20264 Mar 2026Offenders maintain club for disabled anglersMoorside Fisheries in Abbey Hulton is part of a government scheme where offenders do repair work.4 Mar 202627 Feb 2026Islands 'must be respected' on assisted dyingConcerns raised about delays to Royal Assent regarding bills passed in the Isle of Man and Jersey.27 Feb 202627 Feb 2026Assisted Dying Bill scrutiny time 'not a delay'The time it takes to scrutinise legislation "varies depending on its complexity", the MOJ says.27 Feb 202624 Feb 2026Court backlog will continue to rise even with new reforms, Lammy saysThe justice secretary says every crown court in England and Wales will be funded to hear as many cases as possible next year. 24 Feb 2026...
