
MJ
Ministry of Justice
Organization GovernmentGovt. dept. responsible for justice systems, prisons, and legal affairs in various countries.
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About
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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Recent Coverage


Andy Burnham pledge to end indefinite jail terms ‘a step towards healing’

Muslim jail gangs said to force conversions on prisoners in UK: 'Jihadist training camps’

Burnham announces crackdown on rogue bailiffs and ‘cowboy builders’

Survivors of violent crime criticise MoJ for not explaining offender restriction zones

Thousands of sex offenders in England and Wales could get libido-suppressing drugs

Category C and women’s prisons could be upgraded to ease overcrowding

Wednesday briefing: Why the prison crisis is about much more than early release

Three Banksy artworks in London have cost taxpayers nearly £150,000
