The New Ministry of Justice: An Introduction (Second Edition)

This timely publication explains the duties and responsibilities of the United Kingdom Ministry of Justice created in 2007. The New Ministry of Justice provides an accessible introduction, but with sufficient detail for the more critical reader seeking to understand both the historic and modern-day role of this key office of State (and its predecessors, the Lord Chancellor's Department and Department of Constitutional Affairs). Contents include: A Basic Overview • The Judiciary, Courts, and Tribunals • Prisons, Probation, and Parole • Ombudsmen, Inspectors, and Monitors • Law-Making and Legal Services • Constitutional Affairs and Human Rights • Sentencing Policy and Guidelines • A Note of the Department's Extensive Miscellaneous Responsibilities • The Role of the Justice Secretary and Lord Chancellor.