Justice & Home Affairs

Shaun McNally is responsible for delivery in an area that has seen some of government’s most controversial reforms. The Legal Aid Agency’s chief executive tells Tamsin Rutter about reform and details his own career journey through the courts

Former immigration chief insists "checks and balances" would prevent wrongful deportations

Home secretary Amber Rudd announced that UK cyber defences will be tested in major security war game

Call for evidence from independent inspector comes as department plays key role in cross-Whitehall preparations for Brexit

Home secretary to publish serious violence strategy, including early intervention programme, amid spike in homicides

DCMS perm sec Sue Owen says staff want greater clarity on unacceptable behaviour and more support for whistleblowers

The departure of the director of public prosecutions is just one example where public servants have faced scrutiny from a hostile media. It is time ministers had the courage to challenge unwarranted media attacks

Crown Prosecution Service head to leave in October following criticism over collapsed rape trials

Majority of magistrate’s and county courts sold since 2010 went to property developers, followed by private owners and local authorities

PAC chair questions whether Community Rehabilitation Companies in flagship reform will be able to deliver the promised benefits

What do new technologies mean for border security in the UK? A recent CSW round table brought together academics and senior officials to explore the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Mark Rowe reports.

All participants in tax-appeal hearings to take part remotely during trial scheme