Ministerial role

Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State and Lords Minister

Organisations: Ministry of Justice

Responsibilities

• All Lords Business (except prisons and probation)
• Family Justice
• Parole Policy
• Probate (excluding fees)
• Mental Capacity
• Office for the Public Guardian administration
• Transparency and FOI
• SI Minister

Previous holders of this role

1. Baroness Levitt KC

   2025 to 2026

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  • 15 July 2026
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  • 17 March 2026
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  • 22 October 2025
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