Justice & Home Affairs

Home Office asks for written comments on “main legislative, policy and operational decisions” that led to scandal

Department to remove governor and 300 prisoners after latest inspection found ‘disturbing’ conditions

Department insists offer is an improvement on current arrangements for four out of five staff

Northern Ireland's attorney general John Larkin is seeking “authoritative guidance” on decisions that can be taken by officials in absence of ministers

Standards watchdog raps former foreign secretary for breach of Ministerial Code

Industrial action to take place from 7 to 9 August as trade union UVW seeks wage increase for 1000 outsourced staff

Department says no one will have to sign an NDA to access compensation, despite reports

Leaked document reveals top officials will conduct research into potential negative impact of DWP policy or operational practice

Department says Kensington & Chelsea council will have no role when police conclude investigations

Government has said the consultation three years after passage of landmark act will ensure its provisions keeps pace with offences

Introduction of 21 privately run companies in 2014 have faced “significant challenges” says justice secretary David Gauke

Union and Labour call for government to disclose whether officials are being monitored for their political beliefs