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Speech delivered by the Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary at Westminster Hall to mark the Opening of the Legal Year.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
More victims of rape and sexual violence will be spared the stress of being cross-examined in court under a scheme rolled out to a further 4 Crown Courts today (30 September 2021).
New action plan details measures to improve standards over the coming months.
Lord Chancellor's speech at his Swearing-in Ceremony at the Royal Courts of Justice on 23 September 2021.
The Lord Chancellor spoke during the 38th annual Symposium held at Jesus College, University of Cambridge – to give an update on the government’s progress and plans in relation to economic crime.
A leading criminal defence barrister has been appointed to conduct an independent review of the law around domestic homicides.
Pet Theft Taskforce delivers report with key findings and recommendations
A major call for evidence was launched by the Government today (3 August 2021), seeking views on the best ways to settle family, business and other civil disputes away from the court room.
Extra measures to keep prison leavers off the streets and stop further crimes has been unveiled today (28 July 2021) as part of the Government’s Beating Crime Plan, with a string of new initiatives to tackle the underlying c…
Efforts to deliver speedier justice have been stepped up today (27 July 2021) after the Government announced a raft of new measures to help courts recover from the pandemic.
The Beating Crime Plan will level up the country by ensuring everyone has the security and confidence that comes from having a safe street and a safe home.
Lord Chancellor, the Rt Hon Robert Buckland QC MP, gave a keynote speech at Policy Exchange about the government’s approach to reform of Judicial Review.
Lord Chancellor Robert Buckland spoke at the Centre for Social Justice to outline how the government is rebuilding the criminal justice system and looking to its longer-term future.
The Lord Chancellor spoke at the virtual opening of the new Newcastle Civil Family and Tribunal Centre on 14 July 2021.
The Rt Hon Robert Buckland QC MP spoke on the rule of law and how much he values the work of the judiciary.
Those who enter the UK illegally will find it harder to stay under fundamental reforms in the Nationality and Borders Bill.
The public will be better protected and crime will be cut the Lord Chancellor Robert Buckland vows today (28 June 2021) as the new, unified Probation Service is launched.
Sweeping reforms to increase the number of rape cases reaching court while bolstering support for victims have been unveiled by the government today (18 June 2021).
The Rt Hon Robert Buckland QC MP gave a speech about judicial review and the rule of law.
All children to be moved from Rainsbrook following serious safety concerns.
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