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Ministry of Justice

The Ministry of Justice is one of the largest government departments. Every year around nine million people use its services in 900 locations across the United Kingdom, including 650 courts and tribunals and 139 prisons in England and Wales.
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Straw announces new vision for legal aid delivery

03 March 2010
The Ministry of Justice has today announced new plans for the future delivery of legal aid.

Video: Jon Venables – statement

03 March 2010
Justice Secretary Jack Straw was interviewed on the recall of Jon Venables to custody.

Success fees in defamation cases reduced

03 March 2010
Jack Straw today took action to reduce the success fees that lawyers can charge in defamation cases from 100% to 10%.

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Magee legal aid review

03 March 2010
Sir Ian Magee's review into the delivery of legal aid.

25 year starting point for knife killers

03 March 2010
Those who go onto the street armed with a knife and commit murder now face significantly longer jail terms.

Legal aid: funding reforms

03 March 2010
Response to a consultation on expert fees in legal aid cases.

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