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22 July 2021
Categories: Legal News , Criminal
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LNB News: Lord Chancellor outlines vision for reforming criminal justice system

Lord Chancellor, Robert Buckland, has outlined his vision for reforming the criminal justice system to make it safer and fairer

Lexis®Library update: The vision includes changes to investigating and prosecuting rape and sexual assault, the largest prison-build programme in over a century, more investment in victims’ services and commitment to delivering a victim’s law. A White Paper is to be released in due course.

Source: Lord Chancellor sets out reform vision for justice

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