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26 Jul Economy

Rishi Sunak Accused Of Being "Extremely Aggressive" During Tory Leadership Debate

Conservative leadership hopeful Rishi Sunak has been accused of being "extremely aggressive" and "mansplaining" during a fiery TV debate with fellow contender Liz Truss.

07 Apr Social affairs

No-fault divorce is finally law – but there is more we can do

It’s been a long time coming, but the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act, finally came into effect at 10am yesterday.

10 Mar Political parties

Sponsorship Scheme For Ukrainian Refugees Needed “In Hours” Not Weeks, Says Top Tory

Former Cabinet minister Robert Buckland has called on government to publish details of the sponsorship scheme for Ukrainian refugees in “hours” and is “deeply impatient” for it to get up and running.

11 Oct 2021 Obituaries

“A man of true integrity”. Robert Buckland pays tribute to James Brokenshire

Whilst James would laugh at himself, and there were plenty of times when we would have a very good laugh indeed, he cared deeply about getting things right - the very essence of public service and the true mark of the man.

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15 Sep 2021 Home affairs

Bar Council reaction to eighth Justice Secretary since 2010

The Bar Council have responded to today's government reshuffle.

28 Jun 2021 Political parties

Robert Buckland Defends Boris Johnson Over Refusal To Sack Senior Ministers

The justice secretary has defended the Prime Minister over his refusal to sack Matt Hancock last week amid the fallout from the health secretary’s resignation over the weekend.

21 May 2021 Culture

Justice Secretary Warns BBC That Apology Over Princess Diana Interview Is "Not The End Of It"

Robert Buckland has said the probe into the broadcaster's conduct raised "very serious questions" about its governance.

17 May 2021 Coronavirus

Robert Buckland interview: the impossible prisons dilemma

Justice secretary Robert Buckland defends his handling of the Covid pandemic in prisons, explains Nightingale courts are here to stay and has an open mind when it comes to bringing youth custody provision back under state control. Kate Proctor reports.

16 Sep 2020 Coronavirus

A Minister Has Suggested Pupils And Parents Will Be A High Priority Group When Testing Is Rationed

Pupils and their parents will be in the highest priority group after NHS and care staff for coronavirus testing when rationing is introduced shortly, the justice secretary has suggested.

13 Sep 2020 Brexit

Robert Buckland Says He Won't Resign From The Cabinet For Allowing The Government To Break International Law

Justice Secretary Robert Buckland has been accused of not fulfilling “his oath to stand up for the rule of law” after suggesting he was willing to go along with Boris Johnson’s plan to break an international treaty.

03 Aug 2020 Coronavirus

Coronavirus: MPs warn of access-to-justice crisis as two-thirds of solicitors face going bust by autumn

MPs have warned that the effects of the coronavirus pandemic could leave many with “no access to real justice” as up to 5,000 legal firms face going bust.

15 Jul 2020 Coronavirus

Justice Secretary urged to abandon plan to cut jury trials in bid to deal with coronavirus backlog

Justice Secretary Robert Buckland has been urged to row back on plans to temporarily cut the number of trials held in front of a jury.

11 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Ministers announce plans to end privatisation of probation services in major overhaul of Grayling-era reforms

Ministers have announced plans to nationalise probation services in England and Wales, marking an end to reforms brought in by former Justice Secretary Chris Grayling.

09 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

MPs back no-fault divorce bill despite Tory rebellion over ‘undermining marriage’

A bill paving the way for “no-fault” divorces in England and Wales has been backed by MPs despite concerns from some Conservatives.

20 May 2020 Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Cabinet minister admits Government chose to prioritise testing in NHS over care homes

The Government has been accused of leaving the “most vulnerable people out at sea without a life raft” after a Cabinet minister admitted they chose to prioritise testing in the NHS over care homes.

30 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

Minister says BAME workers could be asked to step back from NHS frontline amid fears coronavirus having disproportionate impact

The Government will do “whatever it takes” to protect black, asian and minority ethnic NHS staff from the coronavirus, Cabinet minister Robert Buckland has declared, as hospital leaders were advised to reallocate staff who may be disproportionately hit by the disease.

29 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

Courts facing record backlogs over coronavirus outbreak, think tank warns

Prisons and courts are facing record overcrowding and backlogs as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, a think tank has said

20 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Justice Secretary warns police not to ‘single out’ people on social media for lockdown breaches

Police officers should not be “singling out” people on social media for flouting the Government’s coronavirus lockdown, the Justice Secretary has said.