Chalk says he is committed to law change to make offenders attend sentencing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said that the commitment remains ‘in place’. The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023
Bill of Rights will be ditched, says Justice Secretary Alex Chalk confirmed in the House of Commons that Dominic Raab’s plans to rewrite human rights law will be officially shelved. The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023
Sharing intimate images without consent outlawed in ‘revenge porn’ crackdown Laws announced on Tuesday will remove the requirement for prosecutors to prove perpetrators intended to cause distress. The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023
Rape victims to be offered CPS meeting after not guilty pleas The measures are aimed at reducing the number of complainants who withdraw from the process over fears about giving evidence. The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2023
Courts to gain powers to throw out lawsuits designed to silence critics Legal threats known as Slapps are often used by the rich and powerful to intimidate and financially exhaust opponents. The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2023
Triple killer should be moved to open prison, Parole Board says The final decision lies with Justice Secretary Alex Chalk. The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023
Illegal Migration Bill could see 3,000 detained and deported each month – report The figures reportedly come from leaked briefing papers. The Independent UK · May 25, 2023
Braverman bill could lead to 3,000 asylum seekers being deported a month Exclusive: leaked documents on illegal migration bill also say legal aid fees will need to rise in order to ensure legal cover The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2023
Undisclosed Covid-era Johnson events occurred at both Chequers and Downing Street As Johnson allies allege politically motivated stitch up, government sources say approximately 12 potentially illegal events were reported to police The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2023
Leading judge welcomes seventh Tory Lord Chancellor in just under six years Lord Burnett, the Lord Chief Justice, who is due to retire in the autumn, said he hoped Alex Chalk would be ‘my last’. The Independent UK · May 24, 2023
No 10 denies Boris Johnson is victim of stitch-up after fresh Partygate claims Supporters of former PM say decision to hand over evidence of gatherings at Chequers during Covid is ‘final straw’ The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2023
Sunak acting ‘fairly’ over Braverman claims, says minister Labour has accused Mr Sunak of dithering over his response to allegations against the Home Secretary. The Independent UK · May 24, 2023
Boris Johnson allies plot no-confidence letters in Sunak over Partygate police report Boris Johnson is facing a fresh police investigation after the Cabinet Office handed over evidence to cops regarding events at Downing Street and his Chequers country retreat during the pandemic Daily Mirror · May 24, 2023
Boris Johnson claims publication of Covid inquiry ruling unfairly implies he is holding back documents – as it happened Boris Johnson letter complains process is ‘unfair’ towards him and confirms he is asking new lawyers to represent him The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2023
The Independent UK · May 24, 2023 ‘No ministerial intervention’ in decision to refer Johnson to police, Chalk says Boris Johnson claims he is the victim of a stitch-up after concerns over potential Covid rule breaches were passed to police by officials.
Wales Online · May 18, 2023 People who encourage self-harm could be jailed for up to five years Posts would not need to target a specific individual or group to pass as an offence
The Independent UK · May 17, 2023 Internet users encouraging self-harm to face five years in jail under new plans The addition to the Online Safety Bill will build on existing laws which make it illegal to promote or assist suicide, the Ministry of Justice said.
Manchester Evening News · May 16, 2023 New law proposed to 'ease distress' caused to rape victims in police investigations New powers could also be introduced to block the release of certain prisoners
Daily Mirror · May 15, 2023 Tories savaged over failure to force killers to face victims' families in court Shadow Justice Secretary Steve Reed accused the Government of doing 'nothing while killers, rapists and terrorists pick and choose whether they turn up to face the consequences of their crimes'
Wales Online · May 10, 2023 Man who killed wife with hammer to be released automatically after half sentence Now the mother of Joanna Simpson is to meet justice secretary to discuss concerns that Robert Brown will not face a parole board
The Independent UK · May 10, 2023 Family to meet new Justice Secretary over release of daughter’s killer Robert Brown killed Joanna Simpson in their family home in October 2010.
The National (Scotland) · May 8, 2023 Tory plan to scrap Human Rights Act 'won’t be coming back' after Dominic Raab exit DOMINIC Raab’s controversial plans to scrap the Human Rights Act are dead in the water after he left government in ignominy, according to reports…
The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2023 Hunt and Braverman among five in cabinet earning thousands as landlords Call for ministers to implement 2019 rent reform pledge as 38 Degrees reveals 87 MPs making money from property
Daily Mirror · Apr 30, 2023 Ban for terrorists stockpiling extremist texts with rule on max weight of books per cell Ministers have announced the new rules after a prisoner was found to have amassed more than 200 books in an apparent bid to thwart staff searching for extremist material
The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2023 Convicted terrorists face tighter cell checks in bid to curb radicalisation The measures are designed to stamp out a tactic seen in some wings whereby books are stockpiled with smaller pieces of radical text inside them.