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Full text of the speech given by Robert Buckland QC to the judiciary about judicial independence, reform and future
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Sir Richard Heaton will conclude his service at the Ministry of Justice later this summer when his five-year tenure comes to an end.
New laws to spare divorcing couples having to apportion blame for the breakdown of their marriage took a step closer this week.
Renters across England and Wales will receive greater protection after the government extended the suspension of new evictions until 23 August.
Prime Minister to open virtual Hidden Harms Summit in Downing Street to drive action to tackle domestic abuse, child sexual exploitation and modern slavery
Written Statement made by the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (Robert Buckland) on 21 April 2020.
Pregnant women in custody who do not pose a high risk of harm to the public will be temporarily released from prison.
A statement from the Lord Chancellor on the running of courts during the coronavirus pandemic.
Speech given by the Lord Chancellor at the Queen's Counsel Appointments Ceremony 2020.
Lord Chancellor Robert Buckland congratulated winners at the Times Law Awards 2020.
Ground-breaking Domestic Abuse Bill to receive First Reading in the House of Commons.
Written Statement made by: Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (Robert Buckland) on 27 February 2020.
The automatic early release of terrorist offenders will end as emergency legislation to ensure the public is protected receives Royal Assent.
Speech by The Rt Hon Robert Buckland QC MP, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, at the IAP Keeping Safe Conference.
The Lord Chancellor gave an update in the House of Commons about the Government response to the Streatham incident.
Tougher sentences, an end to early release and a review of the management of convicted terrorists announced to strengthen the UK’s response to terrorism.
Speech by The Rt Hon Robert Buckland MP, Lord Chancellor, at the annual Lord Mayor Elect ceremony.
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 .
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.
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