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26/10/2004
Blair recognises 'dedication' of Criminal Justice staff
Frontline staff and volunteers from the Criminal Justice System have been recognised for their efforts by the Prime Minister today.
The 10 winners, for five individual awards and five team awards, were chosen from over 400 nominations and 30 finalists.
Speaking at the Downing Street reception earlier today, the Prime Minister said: "The winners have demonstrated outstanding levels of dedication and professionalism in what is a challenging and often difficult environment.
"Their achievements deserve our gratitude and recognition and I congratulate them on their success."
Over 400,000 staff and volunteers work in the Criminal Justice System to support victims and witnesses, bring cases to justice and rehabilitate offenders - often in very difficult circumstances.
Carol Chilcott, a foster carer for young offenders on remand from Avon and Somerset, won the overall award. Over the past five years Carol has taken 34 young offenders, many deemed dangerous and anti-social, into her home, along with her own children.
Home Office Minister Baroness Scotland and Crimewatch UK's Nick Ross joined Mr Blair at the presentation.
The Justice Awards aim to celebrate the efforts and successes of staff and volunteers in improving the Criminal Justice System. They are also intended to demystify the criminal justice process, open it up to the public and encourage people to become more involved in the system.
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The 10 winners, for five individual awards and five team awards, were chosen from over 400 nominations and 30 finalists.
Speaking at the Downing Street reception earlier today, the Prime Minister said: "The winners have demonstrated outstanding levels of dedication and professionalism in what is a challenging and often difficult environment.
"Their achievements deserve our gratitude and recognition and I congratulate them on their success."
Over 400,000 staff and volunteers work in the Criminal Justice System to support victims and witnesses, bring cases to justice and rehabilitate offenders - often in very difficult circumstances.
Carol Chilcott, a foster carer for young offenders on remand from Avon and Somerset, won the overall award. Over the past five years Carol has taken 34 young offenders, many deemed dangerous and anti-social, into her home, along with her own children.
Home Office Minister Baroness Scotland and Crimewatch UK's Nick Ross joined Mr Blair at the presentation.
The Justice Awards aim to celebrate the efforts and successes of staff and volunteers in improving the Criminal Justice System. They are also intended to demystify the criminal justice process, open it up to the public and encourage people to become more involved in the system.
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