
MJ
Ministry of Justice
Organization GovernmentGovt. dept. responsible for justice systems, prisons, and legal affairs in various countries.
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The Ministry of Justice is a governmental department responsible for the administration of justice within a country. Recent news highlights its involvement in various areas, including prison management, judicial appointments, and legal reforms. Several articles focus on issues within prisons, such as drug drone deliveries in the UK and the death of an inmate in a high-security facility. Other articles detail controversial judicial appointments in Romania, the appointment of a special prosecutor for crimes in Gambia, and concerns about the treatment of minors in Madagascar's justice system. In England and Wales, the Ministry is undertaking a major overhaul of family courts to address unfair treatment of women and children. The Ministry is also mentioned in the context of political events, such as the suspension of a Labour MP in the UK and allegations of leaks to the press in France. These events underscore the Ministry's broad scope and its crucial role in upholding the rule of law and ensuring fair and effective justice systems.
Last updated: April 30, 2026
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More prisoners in England and Wales are recalled than released for first time

Southport killer ‘trying to retraumatise families from cell’, says lawyer

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana moved to Broadmoor psychiatric hospital

Probation hostels in England and Wales forced to shut after staffing crisis

Expansion of electronic tagging in England and Wales will put public at risk, watchdog warns

MoJ to examine case of British woman strangled by US fighter pilot, justice minister says

Excessive probation workloads put public at risk in England and Wales, union warns

Legislation proposed to stop lawsuits used to silence journalists and whistleblowers
