The Ministry of Justice shapes law, prisons, and courts policy in the UK, now navigating social media age rules and post-prison reforms.
Two Independent articles outline the human impact of indefinite IPP detention, showing how uncertainty over sentences and repeated recalls drive despair, with fresh cases prompting calls for urgent reform.
The UK has announced a plan to ban under-16s from major social media platforms by spring 2027, joining a global trend sparked by Australia’s earlier restrictions. Parents and experts say safeguards are needed while tech firms push back. Australia has already doubled penalties for breaches, with mixed results on compliance among youths.