Here you will be able to access White Papers - or Command Papers to give them their correct title - for which the Department has responsibility.
The term "White Paper" has no formal definition. However, White Papers generally contain proposals and statements of Government Policy.
7 November 2005
Supporting magistrates' courts to provide justice
This white paper sets out how we have responded to the views expressed during the
supporting magistrates to provide justice
communications exercise and the changing circumstances in which the magistracy and those working in
magistrates' courts fulfil their responsibilities. It also sets out our proposals for further changes and
reforms.
17 October 2005
The Future of Legal Services: Putting the Consumer First
White paper sets out proposals for the regulatory reform of legal services in England and Wales
3 February 2005
Courts
boards guidance (Command Paper Cm6461)
This Guidance to Courts Boards has been issued under s.5(5) of the Courts
Act 2003. It explains the role of the Boards, sets them in context and offers
guidance on how the Boards and the managers of Her Majesty's Courts Service
can work together to ensure that the courts administration is run effectively
and efficiently.
15 July 2004
» Transforming Public Services: Complaints, Redress and Tribunals
May 2004
» White Paper - Fairness for All: A new Commission for Equality and Human Rights 
17 July 2002
» "Justice for All" Criminal Justice White Paper
7 November 2001
» The House of Lords - Completing the Reform
2 December 1998
» Modernising Justice -
the Government's plans for reforming Legal Services and the Courts
» Summary
