Boards of Visitors
Independent watchdogs responsible for conducting prison inspections in England and Wales. Provides details of the Boards' work and how to apply to be a visitor.
Legal System in England
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Crown Prosecution Service
Describes the work of the agency that initiates proceedings against those charged with criminal offences in England and Wales.
HM Chief Inspector of Prisons for England and Wales
Outlines the work of the Chief Inspector and his team.
Legal Services Commission
Responsible for the development and administration of Community Legal Service and Criminal Defence Service, formerly known as legal aid. Includes information on what aid is available, how to apply and the qualification criteria.
Ministry of Justice
Information about the ministry, which took over the duties of the previous department of constitutional affairs and parts of the Home Office in May 2007.
National Probation Service for England and Wales
Provides information on the role and activities of the NPS.
The Court Service
Executive agency providing admin support to a number of courts and tribunals in England and Wales. Site includes a description of the court system with a number of guides to recent changes.
The Criminal Justice System
Information on the workings of the criminal justice system in England and Wales.
The Law Commission
Independent body established by Parliament in 1965 to keep the law of England and Wales under review and to recommend reform when it is needed.
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