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Portrait of Alex Norris

🇬🇧 Alex Norris — Justice Secretary and Lord Chancellor of the United Kingdom

British politician (born 1984). Norris is a member of the Labour Party and Co-operative Party. Norris was born in Manchester. Educated at The Manchester Grammar School and University of Nottingham.

Alex Norris is the Justice Secretary and Lord Chancellor of the United Kingdom. This page tracks publications from this office and sourced personal appearances — 87 source records across 59 days — compiled automatically from the linked source and updated daily.

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Friday, October 23, 2026

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Thousands step forward in record magistrate recruitment drive
More than 3,800 new magistrates have been recruited under this Government to help get more cases heard.
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Thursday, October 22, 2026

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Non-judicial member reappointed to the Civil Justice Council
The Lord Chancellor has approved the reappointment of Amrik Kandola as a non-judicial member of the Civil Justice Council.
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Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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Cowardly killers who dodge sentencing face tough new prison punishments
New powers mean offenders could be stripped of their privileges or kept in their cells if they refuse to attend their sentencing hearing.
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Monday, October 19, 2026

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Michelle Jarman-Howe appointed Director General of Prisons
Michelle Jarman-Howe has been appointed Director General of Prisons following a recruitment process.
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Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Victims of abuse to be better supported by their community
Government launches campaign to help everyone know how to Respond to disclosures of abuse with people urged to "Listen.Believe.Support."
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New courts in the north to help women break the cycle of reoffending
Hundreds of vulnerable women will be better supported to break the cycle of reoffending for good through the expansion of crime-cutting Intensive Supervision Courts (ISCs).
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Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Appointment of Tim De Meyer as the Policing Member of the Sentencing Council
The Lord Chancellor has approved the appointment of Tim De Meyer as Policing member of the Sentencing Council for three years from 1 October 2026.
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Monday, October 12, 2026

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Trials across the country accelerated for fast and fair justice
Victims across the country are now getting fast and fair justice as ‘Short Trial Courts’ are rolled out nationwide to cut the Crown Court backlog.
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Remote hearings to unlock capacity and speed up justice for victims
Victims will see cases heard sooner under a new pilot that could transform court capacity by allowing cases to be heard by judges hundreds of miles away.
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Bus lanes to help stop traffic derailing court cases
Victims will get faster justice under a new Government plan to slash prisoner transport delays to help keep court cases moving.
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Technology to bolster justice for victims as government responds to Leveson
Victims will see fewer delays under plans for courts to trial the use of Virtual Remand Hearings, as part of a drive to deliver faster justice.
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Friday, October 9, 2026

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Kent prison to gain nearly 250 extra places
Kent prison to gain nearly 250 extra places as part of largest prison expansion since Victorian era
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Lord Chancellor swearing-in speech: Rt Hon Alex Norris MP
Speech given by the Rt Hon Alex Norris MP as he was sworn in as Lord Chancellor at the Royal Courts of Justice.
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Tuesday, October 6, 2026

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New Senior Judicial Commissioner appointed to the Judicial Appointments Commission
His Majesty The King, on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, has approved the appointment of a new Commissioner to the Judicial Appointments Commission.
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Monday, October 5, 2026

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New contracts to improve language services across courts and tribunals
New Ministry of Justice language services contracts come into effect today (Monday 5 October 2026), helping to provide more consistent, reliable and accessible services across HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS).
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Board member appointed to the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service
The Secretary of State for Justice has approved the appointment of Kathryn Gillatt as a board member of Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS).
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Domestic abusers to be marked and tracked in boost to victims’ safety
Victims and survivors of domestic abuse will be better protected as new measures come into force today (Monday 5 October), which require courts to make a formal record when domestic abuse was a factor in offending.
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Saturday, October 3, 2026

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Justice reforms to be rolled out faster as Justice Secretary sets out changes to Courts Bill
Victims will get the fast and fair justice they deserve under changes to court reforms, the Justice Secretary has announced today.
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Thursday, October 1, 2026

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Toughest restrictions ever imposed on offenders on licence
Offenders leaving prison from today will be monitored under the toughest supervision in British history, as new powers to restrict their movements come into force.
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Wednesday, September 30, 2026

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£16m legal lifeline for families facing eviction and hardship
Families facing debt, housing or welfare disputes will get earlier access to free legal support through a new £16 million Government fund.
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£4.4 million of vital funding for victims in Cambridgeshire
Thousands of victim-survivors across Cambridgeshire will benefit from £4.4 million in Government funding, providing mentoring, counselling and other support services over the next two years.
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Monday, September 28, 2026

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New measures to tackle prison drones, drugs and boost employment
Lord Chancellor Alex Norris announces action to tackle prison drones and drug use, and help offenders into work and stable accommodation.
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UK National Statement at United Nations Crime Congress
Speech by Alex Davies-Jones MP Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Victims, Violence Against Women and Girls and International Justice.
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Thursday, September 24, 2026

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Justice Minister launches magistrate recruitment drive
A new campaign launched today (24 September 2026) is urging people from all backgrounds to consider becoming magistrates.
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West Yorkshire victims to get crucial £11.4m of vital funding
Victim-survivors of all forms of crime, including sexual violence, to benefit from Government funding.
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Monday, September 21, 2026

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Specialist rape courts rolled out across the country
Victims of rape and sexual offences will get the justice they deserve, as their cases take priority and new specialist courts are rolled out across England and Wales, the Prime Minister has announced today.
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Friday, September 18, 2026

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MOJ LawtechUK Advisory Board and Ambassadors recruitment
The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) is inviting expressions of interest from individuals wishing to join the LawtechUK Advisory Board or become a LawtechUK Ambassador to support the third phase of the programme.
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Thursday, September 17, 2026

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Ministers bring together leaders to rewire youth crime prevention
Youth Justice Minister Jake Richards convened local leaders and experts in Manchester to tackle youth crime
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Monday, September 14, 2026

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Prison expansion brings new cells and jobs to North East
Construction has now begun on 152 new prison places at HMP Kirklevington Grange near Yarm, helping to lock up dangerous criminals and keep the public safe.
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Lancashire prison to gain 240 extra places
HMP Lancaster Farms capacity boosted by more than 40 per cent as part of largest prison expansion programme since the Victorian era
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Vital £9.3 million funding boost for victims in Essex
Funding will help victim-survivors of all types of crime including domestic abuse and sexual violence
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Tuesday, September 8, 2026

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Martin Jones reappointed as His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Probation
The Secretary of State for Justice has announced the reappointment of Martin Jones as His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Probation.
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Wednesday, September 2, 2026

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Millions to be invested in next generation of legal talent
Britain’s brightest aspiring lawyers are to benefit from an ambitious new scheme designed to help train the next generation of criminal barristers.
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Tuesday, September 1, 2026

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Funding accelerated to turbocharge prison building across country
The largest prison building programme since the Victorian era will be accelerated through a £110m investment announced by the Lord Chancellor Alex Norris today (1 September).
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Wednesday, August 26, 2026

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World-first crackdown to restrict offenders’ freedom and give it back to victims
Serious sexual and violent offenders could be confined to areas just a few miles wide after leaving prison under a world-first crackdown, launching in October to give victims greater freedom.
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Monday, August 24, 2026

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Victims and survivors of rape and sexual abuse to be supported
Rape Crisis England & Wales awarded £8.7m government funding to provide round-the-clock confidential support for survivors and victims of sexual violence
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Friday, August 21, 2026

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Megan Lee-Devlin appointed Chief Executive of HMCTS
HM Courts and Tribunals Service is responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family courts in England and Wales, as well as the reserved unified tribunals across the United Kingdom.
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Thursday, August 20, 2026

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GRECO: UK 6th round evaluation report published
GRECO (Group of States Against Corruption) publishes 6th round evaluation for the UK.
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Monday, August 10, 2026

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MOJ Lawtech Grant Competition Phase III
The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) has launched a competition to award funding for the third phase of the LawtechUK programme.
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Honorary King’s Counsel nominations: deadline 18 September 2026
The Ministry of Justice is inviting nominations for the award of King’s Counsel Honoris Causa. Please submit nominations via the digital form below, before the deadline of 18 September 2026.
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Tuesday, August 4, 2026

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Rape, serious child sex and grooming offences barred from sentencing changes
The Prime Minister has ordered that rape, serious child sex and other grooming offences will be barred from upcoming changes to prison sentences, protecting the public from these dangerous criminals.
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Appointment of Interim Chair for Gov Facility Services Limited
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Wednesday, July 29, 2026

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New Chair of the Criminal Legal Aid Advisory Board
Ruth Evans has been appointed as the new Chair of the Criminal Legal Aid Advisory Board.
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Alex Norris is the Justice Secretary and Lord Chancellor of the United Kingdom, based in London, United Kingdom.

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The latest published entry is Friday, October 23, 2026: Thousands step forward in record magistrate recruitment drive.

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