UK justice ministry adopts ChatGPT to cut red tape October 23, 2025 OpenAI has signed a new agreement with the UK Ministry of Justice (MoJ) that will see 2,500 civil servants gain access to ChatGPT, as the government prioritises rolling out AI to modernise public services. Announced on Thursday at the OpenAI frontiers conference in London, the move forms part of a broader deal signed earlier this [...]
Ministry of Justice sacks 849 staff over misconduct in three years September 24, 2025 The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has dismissed 849 staff members over the last three years for alleged misconduct. A Freedom of Information Request, shared with City AM, revealed there has been an increase in the number of individuals receiving a penalty as a result of the conduct and discipline process at the MoJ, with a [...]
Justice secretary granted new veto powers over ‘independent’ public body September 2, 2025 The justice secretary has been granted the power to sign off on any new guidelines for prison sentences as part of a push for Parliament to have a say in the justice system, following political backlash earlier this year. As part of the Sentencing Bill, set to be introduced to the House of Commons today, [...]
Landsec sells government office building to hotel giant August 18, 2025 A Westminster building owned by property giant Landsec, which has played host to major government offices, has been sold to a group bidding to lead Heathrow Airport’s expansion plans. The sale of Queen Anne’s Mansions, located in SW1, by Landsec marks a major step in the property firm’s ambition to sell off £2bn of its [...]
Law Society calls on government to launch free AI legal tool June 24, 2025 To help people understand their legal issues the government was called on to create a free AI tool similar to NHS 111, to restore trust in the justice system
‘It can’t cope’: Employment Tribunal cases surge with calls for Government action ahead of Worker Rights Bill June 12, 2025 Employment cases have increased, with growing backlogs and the looming Bill, the Government is called to intervene before the situation worsens
Spending Review: Justice set for £7bn as Reeves calls for ‘necessary action’ to keep the country safe June 11, 2025 Treasury put aside £7bn to "support the justice system" as Rachel Reeves called out the Tories for leaving the prison system on the brink of collapse
Legal Aid cyber attack: Huge amount of personal data stolen May 19, 2025 The hackers behind the cyber attack on the Legal Aid Agency downloaded a significant amount of personal data of those who applied for aid
UK legal sector ‘open for business’, with new Arbitration Act, minister says February 24, 2025 The UK is “open for business” as the new Arbitration Act received royal assent, the courts and legal services minister has said. The new law, which is aiming to boost the UK ranking in modern dispute resolution and attract international business, passed the final legislative hurdle today [Monday]. It aims to make arbitration fairer and [...]
Criminal Case Review chief ‘scapegoat’ resigns after historic failures January 14, 2025 The chair of the Criminal Cases Review Commission Helen Pitcher has resigned, claiming she was made a “scapegoat” for the failures over a wrongly convicted man