Robert Buckland

Justice secretary defends Matt Hancock over breach of law
Robert Buckland says government often acts unlawfully and key thing is that it learns from court rulings
Amelia Hill
26, Feb, 2021 @11:00 AM

'It is helpful to wear the uniform': barrister's wig enjoys surprising popularity
A 17th-century piece of horsehair is an important part of the criminal justice system, argue its wearers
Esther Addley
16, Feb, 2021 @5:33 PM

Ministers move to stop backbench revolt over UK courts' role in genocide rulings
Government offers alternative to amendment that could force UK to reconsider trade deals with countries such as China
Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor
31, Jan, 2021 @5:27 PM

Non-fatal strangulation set to become criminal offence in England and Wales
Perpetrators could face up to seven years in prison after sustained campaign from victims and activists
Alexandra Topping
10, Jan, 2021 @5:56 PM

Top Tory says Dominic Cummings's trip was 'deeply unfortunate'
Justice secretary Robert Buckland breaks cabinet omertà by criticising controversial Barnard Castle visit
Lucy Campbell
10, Dec, 2020 @11:50 PM

Johnson urged to denounce Trump's claims of US election fraud
UK prime minister stands in contrast to stance from German politicians who call unsubstantiated statements anti-democratic
Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor
05, Nov, 2020 @3:27 PM

Minister blames public for second English lockdown
Robert Buckland says it will be ‘huge challenge’ to get public to follow strict coronavirus restrictions again
Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor
05, Nov, 2020 @10:08 AM

Top ministers urged Priti Patel to stop attacks on 'activist lawyers'
The home secretary’s rhetoric targeting the legal profession continued despite party warnings that it led to violence
Mark Townsend Home affairs editor
18, Oct, 2020 @6:15 AM

Thirty invitations to a shotgun wedding | Brief letters
Brief letters: Alison Steadman | Tory resignations | British summer time | Rishi Sunak | Life outside central London | Covid restrictions
Letters
25, Sep, 2020 @3:44 PM

Robert Buckland urged to join Lord Keen in quitting over Brexit bill
Exclusive: justice secretary’s position is untenable, says former Tory attorney general
Heather Stewart, Owen Bowcott and Severin Carrell
17, Sep, 2020 @5:00 AM

The Guardian view on Boris Johnson, Brexit and the law: wilful incompetence | Editorial
Editorial: The prime minister believes that provoking chaos will get him a better deal in EU negotiations. He is wrong
Editorial
16, Sep, 2020 @6:29 PM

Schoolchildren should be next in line for Covid tests, says UK minister
Robert Buckland admits government faces ‘real challenges’ over testing
Simon Murphy Political correspondent
16, Sep, 2020 @9:07 AM
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