Justice & Home Affairs

Prime minister David Cameron set to unveil new measures to crack down on child sexual exploitation

Defence safety regulators to merge into Defence Safety Authority from 1 April 2015

As Britain’s first anti-slavery commissioner, Kevin Hyland is on a mission to set people free – with the help of some friends in very high places. Sarah Aston spoke to him.

Home Office let off the hook after court rules department does not have to pay damages to defence firm 

Former head of London Probation Trust appointed interim chief inspector of probation

Home Affairs Select Committee calls for extension of abuse inquiry to cover all of the UK 

Former prisons watchdog Stephen Shaw will lead a review into detainee welfare on home secretary’s request

Home secretary announces new chair of abuse inquiry, which will now have statutory powers 

A police detective discusses the funding cuts and staff shortages that have hampered specialist departments in the force. 

Cabinet secretary says the role he played in Chilcot Inquiry was "very limited"

The Ministry of Justice’s commercial arm bids for contract with Saudi Arabian Prison Service

Alison Saunders defends plans after lawyers warn against new guidelines