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Today we’re honouring the unique and historic ties between the UK and the island of Sark. The flag of Sark is flying proudly over MoJ HQ, marking the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth I granting the Fiefdom of Sark to the first Seigneur in 1565.

The worst killers shouldn't enjoy life moments taken from their victims. Murderers serving whole life orders will no longer have the right to get married behind bars, due to a new law coming into force today. This ensures we treat their vile crimes with the deserved severity and helps give victims the protection they deserve. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e4sZmY_9

The Lord Chancellor Shabana Mahmood visited Snaresbrook Crown Court, to hear firsthand about the vital work its staff do to deliver justice. Listening to our staff informs and shapes our work. In Snaresbrook, this has led to additional training for staff who work with victims, new comfort and privacy measures, and improvements to how victims give evidence by video. These are all part of a new project aiming to improve the victim experience in court.

This week, Minister Davies-Jones met with the London Victims’ Commissioner, the Domestic Abuse Commissioner and the Children’s Commissioner for England to address the vital work needed to improve support for victims of crime. They discussed key issues such as tackling violence against women and girls, and supporting victims of domestic abuse and child victims.

The recent tragedy in Southport is a reminder of the vital need for services for victims of violence against women and girls. Victims and VAWG Minister Alex Davies-Jones met with Victim Support to discuss how support services can be strengthened. Here’s how she’s advocating for victims 👇

Minister Timpson met with inspiring leaders of organisations working in prisons and with the probation services. These conversations provide invaluable insights to understand how to address the prisons crisis and drive reform. Clinks The Howard League for Penal Reform Prison Reform Trust Women in Prison Revolving Doors Catch22 Transform Justice JUSTICE Switchback Prisoners' Education Trust The Centre for Social Justice Action for Race Equality Unlock - for people with criminal records Nacro Amy Rees, CEO HMPPS Partners of Prisoners

Operational prison staff will receive a pay rise of at least 5% this autumn and it will be backdated to 1 April 2024. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e6Hf3XdH