Transitional justice in conflict and post-conflict situations

Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council open debate on peacebuilding and sustaining peace: transitional justice in conflict and post-conflict situations

New Attorney General appointed

Suella Braverman MP has been appointed Attorney General for England and Wales.

Judith Gillespie appointed as member to the Prison Service Pay Review Body

The Secretary of State for Justice has announced the appointment of Judith Gillespie for a tenure of 5 years.

Storm Dennis – vigilance advised ahead of further severe weather this weekend

The Environment Agency is urging people to sign up to flood warnings and to check the latest safety advice as Storm Dennis is set to arrive in the UK on Saturday.

Mum and 5 year old rescued from quick sand at Blue Anchor Beach, Somerset

A woman and her 5 year old daughter have been rescued from quicksand and an incoming tide at Blue Anchor Beach on 8 February by coastguard rescue teams and the coastguard helicopter Rescue 187.