United Kingdom government
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Ministry of Justice
Runs the courts, prisons, probation and legal aid systems.
What this authority does
Sponsors HM Courts & Tribunals Service and the Legal Aid Agency, and leads policy on sentencing, human rights and civil justice reform.
Services for the public
- Court finder
- Legal aid policy
- Prison and probation services
Before you contact this authority
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