Administration of justice
Administration of justice news from UK Parliament.
Lord Chief Justice's report 2016 examined
Justice Committee questions Rt Hon Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd, Lord Chief Justice
22 November 2016
Does the Licensing Act 2003 work in practice?
Licensing Act 2003 Committee takes evidence on 1 November 2016 at 10.45am
01 November 2016
Young adults in criminal justice system: change in policy needed
Justice Committee report finds dealing effectively with young adults while brain is still developing is crucial
26 October 2016
Government must develop over-arching strategy for magistracy
Justice Committee report finds range of unresolved issues, and serious recruitment and training problems
19 October 2016
Minister questioned on law of homicide
Justice Committee hears about the law of homicide and considers proposals for its reform
08 September 2016
MPs debate domestic abuse victims in family law courts
On 15 September MPs took part in a Chamber debate on domestic abuse victims in family law courts
07 September 2016
Elizabeth Truss questioned as Secretary of State
Justice Committee hears from Elizabeth Truss MP, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice
07 September 2016
Government should work towards right to restorative justice for victims
Justice Committee report finds access to restorative justice a legislative right for victims of crime
01 September 2016
Criminal justice inspectorates and Prisons and Probation Ombudsman session
Justice Committee discusses the governance and relationships with sponsoring Ministers
05 July 2016
Access to justice damaged by courts and tribunals fees changes
Justice Committee report finds changes are urgently needed to restore access to employment tribunals
17 June 2016
MPs debate reforming the law of homicide
On 30 June MPs will take part in a Westminster Hall debate on reforming the law of homicide
15 June 2016
Sentence reduction for guilty pleas: risks in new guideline
Justice Committee report highlights risks to prison population and vulnerable defendants
14 June 2016
Overstretched justice system failing victims and witnesses
Public Accounts Committee publishes report on the efficiency of the criminal justice system
27 May 2016
Prison safety: action plan needed to reverse rapid deterioration
Justice Committee publishes report on prison safety
16 May 2016
Minister discusses young adult offender treatment in criminal justice system
Justice Committee hears perspectives on treatment of young adult offenders
25 April 2016