Michael Gove: Less than half of trials are deemed ‘effective’. We must do better. #BetterJustice

Michael Gove: We urgently need to reform our courts so they’re fit for the 21st century #BetterJustice

Michael Gove: We’ll deliver a one nation justice system, where everyone can get swift and effective justice #BetterJustice

Michael Gove: Case for reform is overwhelming and is made most powerfully by the judiciary themselves #BetterJustice

Michael Gove: Those who have benefited financially from our legal culture need to invest in its roots #BetterJustice

Ministry of Justice Secretary Michael Gove about to speak on #betterprisons at Prisoner Learning Alliance event #prisonlearning

Michael Gove: We are fortunate to have so many good prison staff […] who strive to help offenders lead better lives. #betterprisons

Michael Gove: When individuals transgress then punishment should be swift and certain. #betterjustice #betterprisons

Michael Gove: [The reforms] mean an end to the idleness and futility of so many prisoners’ days. #betterprisons

Michael Gove: [I like] the idea of offering earned release for those who make real progress #betterprisons

Michael Gove: Winston Churchill said, “there is a treasure, if you can only find it, in the heart of every man” #betterprisons

Minister Caroline Dinenage MP visited @advancecharity to talk about preventing women from getting caught in the destructive reoffending cycle

Justice Minister Caroline Dinenage MP listens to #womenoffenders explain how @Advancecharity helped them turn away from crime

Sex offender sentences have hit record levels. Over the last year, the average sentence has risen by 4.5 months goo.gl/BSXqBn

Sex offender prison sentences hit record lengths. Justice Minister says "longer sentences will be welcomed by victims"ow.ly/QRDfe

A #victim of crime must have quick & easy access to support so we’ve launched a new national information service: ow.ly/Rrw1U

Michael Gove announces Dame Sally Coates to lead a review of education in #prisons gov.uk/government/spe…

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