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From Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice
  • UK and Switzerland boost collaboration on security and migration

    Home Secretary Sajid Javid pledged to boost security cooperation with Switzerland, while Brexit Secretary Steve Barclay signed a migration agreement.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Lord Mayor's Banquet 2019: David Gauke’s speech

    Lord Chancellor David Gauke spoke on the importance of the Rule of Law and maintaining trust and confidence in our institutions.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • First ever marriage review to free-up dream wedding venues

    Plans to scrap outdated rules around wedding venues are a step closer today, as the Government launches a Law Commission review into marriage ceremonies in England and Wales.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • England's Marine Life Protected With Blue Belt Expansion

    Environment Secretary Michael Gove has today created 41 new Marine Conservation Zones, marking the most significant expansion of England’s ‘Blue Belt’ of protected areas to date.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Way forward for courts and tribunals estate published

    Maintaining access to justice will be the top priority when deciding the future of courts and tribunals buildings, plans published today reveal.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Phone detection kit introduced in prisons

    Specialist mobile detection technology is being used to detect and seize illegal phones used by prisoners, Justice Secretary David Gauke revealed today (Sunday, 21 April).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Marlow is now better protected from flooding

    Almost 300 properties included in flood-prevention scheme

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Times Law Awards 2019: David Gauke speech

    Lord Chancellor David Gauke congratulated winners at the Times Law Awards 2019.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Queen's Counsel appointments ceremony: Lord Chancellor speech

    David Gauke today (11 March 2019) welcomed this year’s appointees to Queen’s Counsel at Westminster Hall.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Beyond prison, redefining punishment: David Gauke speech

    David Gauke sets out his vision for a "smart" justice system to reduce reoffending, protect the public and ensure serious criminals receive the punishment they deserve.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Justice Secretary announces new female offender funding at Women's Aid speech

    Justice Secretary David Gauke announced in a speech at Women's Aid that community services supporting vulnerable women have been awarded £1.6 million funding, as part of the Government’s commitment to reduce the number …

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Women's Aid Public Policy Conference: David Gauke speech

    Justice Secretary David Gauke outlines the new measures introduced by the Government in the draft Domestic Abuse Bill at the Women's Aid Public Policy Conference on Domestic Abuse.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Government publishes landmark domestic abuse bill

    The government has unveiled the most comprehensive package ever to tackle domestic abuse.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Digital Court Reform Conference: David Gauke speech

    The Secretary of State for Justice spoke at the first international forum on online court services.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • London hosts inaugural international online courts forum

    International delegates will gather to exchange ideas, forge new partnerships and discuss the cutting edge of court reform at an inaugural forum.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Launch of TheCityUK legal services 2018 report: David Gauke speech

    The Lord Chancellor spoke about EU Exit and how we can maximise the opportunities technology offers to the legal sector.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Controlling the costs of defamation cases

    The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, David Gauke, has today made the following written ministerial statement.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New era of tech-driven legal and financial services to boost productivity and improve customer experience

    New research projects will investigate how businesses can make best use of artificial intelligence in insurance and law.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Annual Bar and Young Bar Conference 2018: David Gauke speech

    Lord Chancellor David Gauke spoke about the revised Advocates Graduated Fee Scheme in his speech on 24 November 2018.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Lord Mayor's Banquet 2018: David Gauke’s speech

    Lord Chancellor David Gauke spoke on the government’s support for legal services and the importance of the Rule of Law.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government