Today, I have written a column for the i Newspaper announcing two key changes to the law on dangerous driving. First, we will be introducing a maximum life sentence for offenders who kill someone as a result of driving dangerously, or carelessly while under the influence of drink of drugs. Second, we will create a […]
Read MoreToday, I announced the government will be bringing forward legislation to raise the maximum sentence for dangerous driving to life imprisonment, and creating a new offence of causing serious injury by careless driving. You can read the full announcement here, and it was reported here.
Read MoreToday, I announced that the Ministry of Justice has issued a call for evidence on the government’s plans to crackdown on fraudulent holiday sickness claims. Bogus claims encouraged by unscrupulous lawyers push up the price of holidays for everyone else - so tackling the problem will cut the cost for families taking a break. Since […]
Read MoreToday, I announced that a new flagship court to tackle cyber-crime and serious fraud in the financial sector is being planned for the City of London. The proposals are being developed by the Ministry of Justice with the City of London corporation. The new state of the art court will help reinforce London as the […]
Read MoreI have written a column for the Daily Telegraph, explaining the court reform program I am leading on at the Ministry of Justice. Using technology, we are driving change that will make the justice system more sensitive to victims and witnesses and more effective, while delivering better value for taxpayers’ money. It is part of […]
Read MoreAll are hearts and thoughts are with those murdered or injured in the appalling terrorist attack in Manchester, as well as their families. We have suspended political campaigning today, so we can pay our respects and come together as one country in the face of this barbaric attack.
Read MoreLast Friday, I presented the awards at the annual Elmbridge Young Persons Awards. The ceremony pays tribute to youngsters across the borough, who have demonstrated courage in adversity, proved exceptional carers in their families, and raised money for charity. Organised by Surrey Police Volunteers, led by Lynn Hunt, the awards recognise the inspirational character and achievement […]
Read MoreI have received many messages of support, since yesterday’s gutless attack on Westminster Bridge and Parliament itself. I am very grateful. My House of Commons team and I are all fine, and we are getting straight back to work. It was a shocking day, and above all my thoughts and prayers are with the family […]
Read MoreYesterday, Parliament passed a new bespoke power to asset freeze the money of those responsible for gross human rights abuses, who seek to launder it into the UK. This has been a longstanding campaign of mine. I recently made the case for reform in The Sunday Times here. I spoke in Parliament in favour of […]
Read MoreYesterday, the high court ruled that Parliament must approve the decision to begin Brexit negotiations. I’ve written a column for the Daily Mail giving my take on the decision. You can read my article here.
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