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Robert Buckland MP

Robert Buckland MP

Conservative MP for South Swindon and Secretary of State for Justice

Robert Buckland interview: the impossible prisons dilemma
Coronavirus
By Kate Proctor
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.
A Minister Has Suggested Pupils And Parents Will Be A High Priority Group When Testing Is Rationed
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.
Robert Buckland Says He Won't Resign From The Cabinet For Allowing The Government To Break International Law
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.
Coronavirus: MPs warn of access-to-justice crisis as two-thirds of solicitors face going bust by autumn
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.
Justice Secretary urged to abandon plan to cut jury trials in bid to deal with coronavirus backlog
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.
Ministers announce plans to end privatisation of probation services in major overhaul of Grayling-era reforms
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.
MPs back no-fault divorce bill despite Tory rebellion over ‘undermining marriage’
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.
Coronavirus: Cabinet minister admits Government chose to prioritise testing in NHS over care homes
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.
Minister says BAME workers could be asked to step back from NHS frontline amid fears coronavirus having disproportionate impact
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.
Courts facing record backlogs over coronavirus outbreak, think tank warns
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
Coronavirus: Justice Secretary warns police not to ‘single out’ people on social media for lockdown breaches
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.