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Lord Chancellor's breakfast welcoming remarks.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Speech given by Lord Chancellor David Lidington at the swearing-in of Sir Ian Burnett as the new Lord Chief Justice.
Environment Secretary Michael Gove has announced that animal abusers could face up to five years in prison
Measures to change the way compensation payouts are calculated have been unveiled today by Lord Chancellor David Lidington.
Justice Secretary David Lidington provides an update on the probation system.
Speech delivered by the Lord Chancellor at the dinner for HM Judges at Mansion House.
Lord Chancellor, David Lidington, addressed an audience at the Rolls Building in London.
Lord Chancellor David Lidington has issued a statement on the public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower disaster.
Government announces measure as part of Domestic Abuse Bill
Justice Secretary David Lidington sets out the essential reforms under way to make prisons places of safety and reform.
Full text of the speech given by the Rt Hon David Lidington at his Lord Chancellor swearing-in ceremony in June 2017.
The Rt Hon David Lidington MP has been appointed as Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice.
A new fast-track system to speed up immigration and asylum appeals for those in detention has been drawn up.
Onley prison is leading the way in helping to transform the lives of offenders by getting them into employment, Justice Secretary Elizabeth Truss said during a visit to prison today.
A new frontline service focused on reforming offenders and cutting crime has today been launched by Justice Secretary Elizabeth Truss.
Written Ministerial Statement made by The Rt Hon Elizabeth Truss MP, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice.
Plans underway for 4 new prisons in Yorkshire, Wigan, Rochester and Port Talbot.
New offence of sexual communication with a child will be introduced, and measures to support victims of sex crimes accelerated.
Update on changes to the discount rate.
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