Policy

6 June, 2008

MoJ announce launch of Third Sector Strategy

'To create an environment where the third sector can thrive'

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) announced the launch of their Third Sector Strategy today, which looks to build upon third sector relationships to deliver better public services.

The MoJ already works with a large number of third sector organisations and spends more than £100 million annually on the sector through the Legal Services Commission and the National Offender Management Service.

Commenting on the launch, Justice Minister, Bridget Prentice said -

'Voluntary organisations and community groups often provide a vital bridge between the public and the agencies which provide the services the public uses.

We want the third sector to have the opportunity to contribute to improve both policy-making and public service delivery, to help us protect the public through better management of offenders, and to provide a range of pathways to justice.

With this strategy we support the government's ambition to create an environment where the third sector can thrive and develop its contribution to Britain's society and economy.'

Following a public consultation earlier this year, the Strategy was built around four common goals:

  • Enabling voice and campaigning
  • Strengthening communities
  • Transforming public services
  • Encouraging social enterprise

For more information, see the Ministry of Justice press release Strategy promotes working with voluntary and community groups to strengthen justice system.

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