It also enacts changes to press regulation in response to the Leveson Inquiry into the ethics and behaviour of the media.

Part 2 deals with the administration of law courts in the UK, including measures aimed at increasing the numbers of female judges appointed,[8] and amending regulations on the payment of fines.

Former Secretary of State for Justice Kenneth Clarke announced in September 2011[10] that only sentencing would be broadcast.

[13] Section 40 contained a controversial uncommenced provision that would have required publishers of newspapers and other printed media to meet the costs of unsuccessful libel claimants if they did not register with a suitably recognised media regulator, a provision suggested by the Leveson Inquiry.

Section 45 and Schedule 17 of the Act establishes the statutory basis for deferred prosecution agreements under English law.

This part deals with various matters including the right to appeal immigration rulings whilst resident in the UK and "drug driving" legislation.