Legal System Websites

Independent body established by Parliament in 1965 to keep the law of England and Wales under review and to recommend reform when it is needed.

Describes the work of the agency that initiates proceedings against those charged with criminal offences in England and Wales.

Basic information about debt payment.

Information about the ministry, which took over the duties of the previous department of constitutional affairs and parts of the Home Office in May 2007.

Outlines the work of the Chief Inspector and his team.

Executive agency providing admin support to a number of courts and tribunals in England and Wales. Description of the court system with a number of guides to recent changes.

Responsible for the development and administration of Community Legal Service and Criminal Defence Service, formerly known as legal aid. Includes information on what aid is available, how to apply and the qualification criteria.

Interactive guide to sentencing.

Provides information on the role and activities of the NPS.

An executive non-departmental public body responsible for many aspects of youth justice. These include advising the Home Secretary on the operation of the justice system in delivering its aim of preventing offending by young people.