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We protect & advance the UK's principles of justice, working to deliver a world-class justice system for all. This page is not moderated.
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HMP Styal has opened the Hope & Anchor, the first employer-led training kitchen in a women's prison. Delivered with Marston's and @Novuschange Employment is one of the most effective ways to reduce reoffending. Protecting communities through real opportunity.
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Construction has started on a new 1,700 capacity prison in Leicestershire: HMP Welland Oaks. This new prison will strengthen our criminal justice system and make sure the country never runs out of prison places again. Find out more: https://t.co/uQH7TwKkPp
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The abuse at Medomsley in the 60s, 70s and 80s was a monstrous perversion of justice. Young people were failed by those meant to protect them. This Government will not look away. We're taking action to protect children in custody and ensure voices are never dismissed again.
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I have announced a new action plan to bear down on release errors from prisons. It includes AI-powered sentence checks, a fast-track courts hotline & a Justice Performance Board I’m chairing. There’s still a mountain to climb, but we're doing all we can to keep the public safe.
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This morning I stood in complete admiration of those who’ve given so much for our country. Seeing so many veterans in the parade – including those now serving in our prison and probation services – was humbling and moving.
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This morning, I stood shoulder to shoulder with fellow politicians, veterans and members of the public at the Cenotaph to honour those who gave their lives for our country. On this Remembrance Sunday, we honour them - not only in silence, but in action. Lest we forget.
𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐨𝐥𝐝, 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐥𝐝; 𝐀𝐠𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦, 𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐧. 𝐀𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐞
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Today, we will all pause to honour the courage of those who served and sacrificed for our country. Lest we forget.
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To those who have served in our Armed Forces, and to those who continue to do so, as a nation today we give our thanks, we pay our respects and we strive to serve you as you have served us. #LestWeForget
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Brahim Kaddour-Cherif is back in custody. We inherited a prison system in crisis and I'm appalled at the rate of releases in error this is causing. That’s why I’ve ordered tough new release checks, launched an investigation, and started overhauling archaic prison systems.
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Mistaken prisoner releases are completely unacceptable. Years of cuts have hollowed out the system, and between 2010–24 just 500 new places were added. I will leave no stone unturned to fix this and keep the public safe.
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I’m taking action to fix a broken prison system - but we have a mountain to climb. That's why I've ordered tough new checks, commissioned an investigation on systemic failures and begun overhauling archaic paper-based systems to get to grips with this unacceptable situation.
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William Smith is back in custody. The spike in mistaken releases is unacceptable. We're modernising prison systems - replacing paper with digital tools to cut errors. We're working with police to recapture Brahim Kaddour-Cherif.
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We’re taking action to make strangulation in pornography a priority offence under the Online Safety Act. Relevant platforms will be legally required to detect, prevent and remove this violent content. A major step in protecting women and girls online.
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The appalling incident on a train near Huntingdon is deeply concerning. My thoughts are with all those affected, and my thanks go to the emergency services for their response. Anyone in the area should follow the advice of the police.
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Deeply saddened by the appalling stabbings on a train near Huntingdon. My thoughts are with those injured and their families. Thank you to the police and emergency services for their swift response.
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I've been back at @FCDOGovUK for a powerful discussion on Black excellence. With sharp questions with @CliveMyrieBBC & deep dives on equality in politics, sport & culture, we discussed it all. My key takeaway: Unity & inclusivity is at the heart of Britain.
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Kebatu is back in Ethiopia - where he belongs. I thank colleagues in the Home Office for this swift deportation. I have already established an independent investigation into the events of last Friday, and prisons now have the strictest checks ever to prevent release errors.
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Last week’s blunder should never have happened – and I share the public’s anger that it did. I would like to thank the police for rapidly bringing Mr Kebatu into custody and the public for their vigilance. I have pulled every lever to deport Mr Kebatu and remove him off British
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