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From Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice
  • £20 million export win for Liverpool supercar manufacturer

    Liverpool-based supercar manufacturer Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) secures new export wins to Hong Kong and the United States.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • £100 million crackdown on crime in prison

    Airport-style security and cutting-edge technology to crack down on criminal activity in prisons.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Sentencing review to look at most dangerous and prolific offenders

    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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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • 10,000 extra prison places to keep the public safe

    Programme of up to £2.5 billion will fund modern and efficient prisons.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New Solicitor General sworn in

    Michael Ellis QC MP appointed as Solicitor General for England and Wales.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Lord Chancellor swearing-in speech: Robert Buckland QC

    Full text of the speech given by Robert Buckland QC at his Lord Chancellor swearing-in ceremony in July 2019.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Smarter sentences, safer streets: David Gauke speech

    Speech by Rt. Hon David Gauke MP, Secretary of State for Justice, calling for an evidence-led approach to sentencing to tackle reoffending.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • “Landmark moment” as Domestic Abuse Bill introduced to Parliament

    Domestic Abuse Bill to receive first reading in the House of Commons.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK and Switzerland boost collaboration on security and migration

    Home Secretary Sajid Javid pledged to boost security cooperation with Switzerland, while Brexit Secretary Steve Barclay signed a migration agreement.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Lord Mayor's Banquet 2019: David Gauke’s speech

    Lord Chancellor David Gauke spoke on the importance of the Rule of Law and maintaining trust and confidence in our institutions.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • First ever marriage review to free-up dream wedding venues

    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.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • England's Marine Life Protected With Blue Belt Expansion

    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.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Way forward for courts and tribunals estate published

    Maintaining access to justice will be the top priority when deciding the future of courts and tribunals buildings, plans published today reveal.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Phone detection kit introduced in prisons

    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).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Marlow is now better protected from flooding

    Almost 300 properties included in flood-prevention scheme

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Times Law Awards 2019: David Gauke speech

    Lord Chancellor David Gauke congratulated winners at the Times Law Awards 2019.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Queen's Counsel appointments ceremony: Lord Chancellor speech

    David Gauke today (11 March 2019) welcomed this year’s appointees to Queen’s Counsel at Westminster Hall.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Beyond prison, redefining punishment: David Gauke speech

    David Gauke sets out his vision for a "smart" justice system to reduce reoffending, protect the public and ensure serious criminals receive the punishment they deserve.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Justice Secretary announces new female offender funding at Women's Aid speech

    Justice Secretary David Gauke announced in a speech at Women's Aid that community services supporting vulnerable women have been awarded £1.6 million funding, as part of the Government’s commitment to reduce the number o…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Women's Aid Public Policy Conference: David Gauke speech

    Justice Secretary David Gauke outlines the new measures introduced by the Government in the draft Domestic Abuse Bill at the Women's Aid Public Policy Conference on Domestic Abuse.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government