Support for restorative justice

Baroness Massey of Darwen lends her support for the use of restorative justice against rioters.

Home Affairs

Clarke backs reform of European court

The lord chancellor has said that there is wisespread support for reform of the European court of human rights.

Warning over knife crime plans

Ken Clarke has said parliament should pay "careful consideration" before introducing mandatory sentences for young people involved in knife crime.

'Last-ditch' appeal on chief coroner

The government has been urged to think again about its decision not to appoint a chief coroner.

MPs calls for fair distribution of lottery funds

Barbara Keeley MP says the level of disparity between communities in the distribution of lottery funding is "unacceptable".

'What happened at Winterbourne View was appalling'

It is vital that we all play our part in safeguarding vulnerable groups, says Adrian McAllister, chief executive of the Independent Safeguarding Authority.

Police accountability undermined by stop-and-search changes

Lord Morris of Handsworth argues that changes to stop-and-search powers undermine police accountability and may encourage racial and ethnic stereotyping by police.

More children need support

Two significant facts emerged from Action for Children’s recent publication The Red Book, more children need support, and because of cuts there is less capacity to respond.

Tackling disability hate crime

Legislation is only one small part of the answer to tackling disability hate crime, the minister for disabled people has said.

Justice minister loses compensation role

"Unsustainable" legal aid system will hit vulnerable families

May pledges full disclosure on Hillsborough

Labour calls for technical baccalaureate

MPs to debate Hillsborough

Peer raises concerns over European justice

Lord Bowness says he fears for "the future legitimacy" of the Court of Justice of the European Union, unless the government recognises the need for further judicial resources.

Gender inequality persists around the world

Baroness Prosser argues progress in the lives of women and girls is not happening fast enough, following the publication of the World Bank's report on international gender inequality.