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On 12 October 2015 this Twitter account closes so follow @MoJGovUK for Ministry of Justice news. The press office remains open as usual.

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Michael Gove announces Dame Sally Coates to lead a review of education in #prisons https://t.co/ZRg4JZMT03

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A #victim of crime must have quick & easy access to support so we’ve launched a new national information service: http://t.co/H75zagGkYU

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Sex offender prison sentences hit record lengths. Justice Minister says "longer sentences will be welcomed by victims"http://t.co/j26wLJcn2o

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Sex offender sentences have hit record levels. Over the last year, the average sentence has risen by 4.5 months https://t.co/FmHmNH9mmB

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

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@cj_dinenage talks to @Advancecharity Anna and Melanie. Virtually every woman gets statutory support after prison

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

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

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

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

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

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

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@MoJGovUK Secretary Michael Gove about to speak on #betterprisons at Prisoner Learning Alliance event #prisonlearning

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

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

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

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