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Revealed: almost 1,000 rapes in prisons in England and Wales since 2010

Police data underlines fears for the safety of inmates and staff amid overcrowding and budget cuts as a result of Tory austerity

The Guardian - UK

Watchdog bans Tory government from reusing 'racist' advert

THE UK Government has been rapped for “perpetuating a negative ethnic stereotype” after an advert looking for new prison officers featured a…

The National (Scotland)

Drug seizures quadruple at Greater Manchester prison

A total of 675 drug seizures took place at HMP Hindley between 2020 and 2023

Manchester Evening News

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What could change at MoJ now that Dominic Raab has left?

Some of former justice minister’s pet projects could be dropped now that Alex Chalk is in charge

The Guardian - UK

Allegations against Dominic Raab that sent him to backbenches

Here PA takes a look at the key allegations – and details which ones were upheld.

The Independent UK

What are the most pressing items on the new justice secretary’s to-do list?

The incoming Ministry of Justice boss will be under pressure to get a grip on the courts backlog.

The Independent UK

Dominic Raab: how the Guardian revealed bullying allegations

How the story has unfolded since Ministry of Justice sources first spoke out about his behaviour

The Guardian - UK

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Warning as 80,000 young people are unable to access millions in locked away cash

The money is locked away in Child Trust Funds that can’t be touched because the owners don’t have capacity to make financial decisions - instead, families must go through the courts to access the savings

Daily Mirror

Senior MoJ officials ‘could quit if Dominic Raab cleared of bullying’

Sources say expectation is that Rishi Sunak will have to sanction Raab once report arrives on Thursday

The Guardian - UK

Residents living next door to UK's 'paedophile Alcatraz' fuming at plans to expand jail

HMP The Verne in Portland, Dorset, is set for a major expansion but local residents say they weren't consulted about the plans and want the facility shutting down for good

Daily Mirror

Dominic Raab could face action for contempt of court, judges say

Justice secretary acted unlawfully by preventing staff commenting on prisoners’ fitness for release

The Guardian - UK

Mental health sick days taken by civil servants rise 38% in one year

Labour says data reveals ‘mental health crisis at the heart of Whitehall’, as unions blame staff cuts, low pay and long hours

The Guardian - UK

From prison to refuge: fight to turn Oscar Wilde’s Reading gaol into arts hub

Campaigners hope bid to develop site of prison where famous poem was composed may finally succeed

The Guardian - UK

Separating parents could face fine for refusing mediation

It is hoped the proposals could help up to 19,000 separating families resolve their issues away from the courtroom, the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) said.

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The Independent UK

Resolve disputes through talking not court, separating couples told under plans

Cases involving allegations or a history of domestic violence would not be included in the mandatory mediation proposals.

Bristol Post

Family's heartache as Bristol's speedboat killer could soon be freed

Tragically, Charlotte Brown died when Jack's boat flipped in the Thames

Wales Online

Speedboat killer Jack Shepherd reportedly to be 'freed after serving half of his prison sentence'

Jack Shepherd is set to be released after serving just three of his six-year prison sentence following the death of Charlotte Brown

Daily Mirror

Speedboat killer Jack Shepherd 'to be freed after serving half of his prison sentence'

Jack Shepherd is set to be released after serving just three of his six year prison sentence, while the family of his victim Charlotte Brown say he has shown "no remorse"

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The Independent UK

Domestic killers with history of coercive behaviour face tougher sentences

Laws will be changed following recommendations made by Clare Wade KC in an independent review into domestic homicide sentencing.

The Guardian - UK

HMP Aylesbury ‘thrown into chaos’ by MoJ policy change, says watchdog

Prison specialising in people convicted of violent crimes was changed into a category C training prison in October

The Independent UK

Fraud case against three ex-G4S executives collapses

At an Old Bailey hearing before Mr Justice Johnson, the Serious Fraud Office announced it was offering no evidence in the case.

The Guardian - UK

UK mother unlawfully denied legal aid in case against abusive ex, court rules

MoJ guidance found to be wrong after woman trying to enforce custody agreement denied funds as son no longer lived with her

The Independent UK

Mother wins High Court challenge over refusal of legal aid for custody battle

She brought a case against the Ministry of Justice and Legal Aid Agency challenging their ‘unjust’ approach to legal aid rules.

The Independent UK

Solicitors taking Government to court in row over fees

The Law Society of England and Wales threatened legal action last month.

Manchester Evening News

Public sector workers could see pay rise of just 3.5 per cent next year

Unions have condemned the potential wage increase, with one describing it as a 'sick joke'

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