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Management of Offenders Bill passes stage 1
Passage unopposed but opposition will press amendments
"Same roof" rule to end for pre-1979 criminal injuries compensation claims
Government backs down in face of Supreme Court appeal
Tougher penalties for animal cruelty proposed
Ministers also seek views on powers for speedier rehoming
Report backs Offender Management Bill, but warns of need for resources
Enforcement measures required along with support for individuals
Supreme Court refuses Home Office appeal over conviction disclosure rulings
Schemes disproportionate in two respects, including young offenders
Judges to be trained ahead of new domestic abuse law
Judicial Institute to deliver package before 1 April start
Large sums unpaid in criminal compensation orders, figures reveal
Freedom of information request finds £837,000 out of £9m still due
Criminal proceedings down 11% in 2017-18, official figures show
Falls in summary cases driving downward trend
Justice Committee calls for "more ambitious" child evidence law
Stage 1 report on bill wants full adoption of "Barnahus" model
"Nazi pug" accused refused leave for Supreme Court appeal
High Court rules no power to take appeal in this case
Compensation process adds to criminal victims' trauma, review finds
Commissioner calls for overhaul of CICA procedures
Consultant named to lead mental health review for young people in custody
Psychiatrist Dr Helen Smith chosen by Justice Secretary