Consultation Hub

This site lists consultations that are run by the Ministry of Justice.

For more information on current government consultations go to GOV.UK.

Open Consultations

  • Assault PC

    What is this consultation about? The consultation relates to a revised and updated sentencing guideline for offences of assaulting a police officer. What is the Sentencing Council? The Sentencing Council is the independent body responsible for developing...

    Closes 31 May 2026

  • Legal aid for inquests: changes to fee schemes

    The consultation sets out proposals to change the Civil Legal Aid (Remuneration) Regulations 2013 (‘the Remuneration Regulations’) for civil legal aid, to: introduce a single fee scheme for legal help work conducted for inquests (we would introduce this change after Royal Assent of...

    Closes 19 June 2026

  • Law Commission of England and Wales: your ideas for law reform

    Please use this questionnaire to tell us where you think there is a significant problem with the law. We want to know what you think is wrong and what practical problems arise. Please give us as much information as you can, even if you cannot answer all the questions.

    Closes 31 December 2050

Closed Consultations

  • A new Victims’ Code consultation

    This consultation builds on the extensive engagement we have had with Parliamentarians and stakeholders, who have told us that the existing Code’s foundations are broadly right, but that there are areas we can strengthen. We want to make sure the Code sets clear and deliverable minimum standards...

    Closed 30 April 2026

  • Housing offences sentencing guidelines

    What is this consultation about? This consultation asks for feedback on a new package of housing related offences sentencing guidelines. These include two guidelines covering the nine offences of unlawful eviction of occupier and unlawful harassment of occupier and four guidelines...

    Closed 9 April 2026

  • Legal Services Board Public Bodies Review: Call for Evidence

    It is best practice for government departments to regularly review their public bodies to provide assurance, to both   government   and the public, that   these bodies   are   operating   effectively,   and that their functions   remain   useful and necessary. This...

    Closed 10 March 2026

  • Interest on Lawyers' Client Accounts Scheme consultation

    This consultation sets out the government’s proposals to raise funds through an Interest on Lawyers' Client Accounts Scheme in England and Wales. The government welcomes views from legal service providers and practitioners, regulators, professional bodies, clients and consumer groups, the...

    Closed 9 March 2026

  • Miscellaneous amendments to sentencing guidelines 2025

    What is this consultation about? The Sentencing Council has built up a large body of sentencing guidelines and accompanying materials that are in use in courts throughout England and Wales. Over time guidelines require updating because users have pointed out issues (often using the...

    Closed 29 January 2026