Ministry of Justice
Coverage of Ministry of Justice in the Nexus archive.
- MoJ to examine case of British woman strangled by US fighter pilot, justice minister says
A UK justice minister stated the Ministry of Justice will examine the case of British woman Sarah Steele, who was strangled by a US fighter pilot. Steele described her experience with the US military justice system as 'distressing and degrading' following the assault in Cambridge.
- Brazilian police rescue 108 Cuban migrants at the northern border and arrest 5 alleged smugglers
Brazilian police rescued 108 Cuban migrants attempting to enter Brazil through Roraima state and arrested five alleged smugglers. The operation highlights a surge in Cuban migration to Brazil due to Cuba's economic crisis and U.S. sanctions, with Cubans now the leading nationality seeking refugee status in Brazil.
- France's justice minister rules out resigning over lapses in girl killing case
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin stated he will not resign despite lapses in a case involving a girl's killing. The announcement was made during a press conference at the Ministry of Justice in Paris on June 8, 2026.
- Push to regulate UK bailiffs too slow, warns supervisory body
The UK government has been criticized for delaying mandatory regulation of bailiffs, with the Enforcement Conduct Board (ECB) noting a lack of progress. The industry collects over £1bn annually, raising concerns about harmful practices.
- South Koreans sweat over US$779,000 air conditioning plan for prisons
South Korea’s Ministry of Justice defends a 1.2 billion won (US$779,162) plan to install air conditioning in prison corridors, citing protection from extreme heat for vulnerable inmates and correctional officers. Critics argue the taxpayer-funded project provides unfair convenience for criminals.
- Court official sacked after complaining about magistrate who 'sentenced criminals while working remotely in Portugal' sues Ministry of Justice
A court official was sacked after complaining about a magistrate working remotely in Portugal. The complaint was made to the Ministry of Justice. The magistrate was allegedly sentencing criminals while working abroad.
- Zack Polanski 'falsely claimed to have worked at the Ministry of Justice while standing for election'
Zack Polanski falsely claimed to have worked at the Ministry of Justice while standing for election. This claim has been disputed and may impact his electoral campaign. The incident raises questions about the candidate's credibility.
- Record number of prison officers probed for corruption, new figures reveal - after scandals including affairs with inmates and drug smuggling
A record number of prison officers are being investigated for corruption, including scandals such as affairs with inmates and drug smuggling. The new figures reveal a significant increase in probes into corrupt activities among prison staff. This surge in investigations highlights the severity of the issue within the prison system.
- New jails fiasco as Ministry of Justice confirms it freed 179 prisoners by mistake in the last year
The Ministry of Justice confirmed it mistakenly released 179 prisoners over the past year, highlighting a significant error in the jail system. This incident has sparked concerns about the reliability of prison management and oversight.