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Speech by The Rt Hon Robert Buckland MP, Lord Chancellor, at the annual Lord Mayor Elect ceremony.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Speech by Rt Hon Robert Buckland QC MP, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, at the Lord Chancellor’s Breakfast marking the opening of the Legal Year .
UK government backs projects to improve living conditions and promote economic growth in Angola.
Liverpool-based supercar manufacturer Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) secures new export wins to Hong Kong and the United States.
Airport-style security and cutting-edge technology to crack down on criminal activity in prisons.
The Ministry of Justice will conduct an urgent review ordered by the Prime Minister, to ensure the public are properly protected from the most dangerous criminals.
Programme of up to £2.5 billion will fund modern and efficient prisons.
Michael Ellis QC MP appointed as Solicitor General for England and Wales.
Full text of the speech given by Robert Buckland QC at his Lord Chancellor swearing-in ceremony in July 2019.
Speech by Rt. Hon David Gauke MP, Secretary of State for Justice, calling for an evidence-led approach to sentencing to tackle reoffending.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Domestic Abuse Bill to receive first reading in the House of Commons.
Home Secretary Sajid Javid pledged to boost security cooperation with Switzerland, while Brexit Secretary Steve Barclay signed a migration agreement.
Lord Chancellor David Gauke spoke on the importance of the Rule of Law and maintaining trust and confidence in our institutions.
Plans to scrap outdated rules around wedding venues are a step closer today, as the Government launches a Law Commission review into marriage ceremonies in England and Wales.
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.
Maintaining access to justice will be the top priority when deciding the future of courts and tribunals buildings, plans published today reveal.
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).
Almost 300 properties included in flood-prevention scheme
Lord Chancellor David Gauke congratulated winners at the Times Law Awards 2019.
David Gauke today (11 March 2019) welcomed this year’s appointees to Queen’s Counsel at Westminster Hall.
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