tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Judicial Office (JO) 2026-05-22T15:53:56+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/action-to-drive-judge-diversity-and-increase-transparency 2026-05-22T15:53:56+01:00 Action to drive judge diversity and increase transparency New Judicial and Legal Diversity Board  to help break down barriers and deliver a judiciary that reflects modern Britain. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/justice-secretary-introduces-democratic-lock-over-sentencing-council 2025-09-02T00:01:00+01:00 Justice Secretary introduces democratic lock over Sentencing Council The Sentencing Council will be unable to issue new guidelines without the approval of the Justice Secretary.