UK government law officers - Understanding the role of the attorney and solicitor general 21st June 2022 The UK government’s ‘law officers’ – the attorney general and solicitor general – are ministers who provide legal advice to their colleagues in government. The... Opinions
No-fault divorce is finally law – but there is more we can do 7th April 2022 It’s been a long time coming, but the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act, finally came into effect at 10am yesterday. According to the Ministry of Justice... Opinions
My response to South Swindon residents on the death of George Floyd 5th June 2020 Thank you for contacting me about the shocking and appalling death of George Floyd in America and the ongoing protests. We have seen shocking and distressing... Opinions
Statement from Robert Buckland MP 14th March 2019 "I have been working constantly for a smooth Brexit, rather than a crash out no deal at the end of the month. “I voted again for the Withdrawal Agremeent on... Opinions
Brexit Update - Letter to Residents 11th January 2019 As I have received so many emails on emails on Brexit, I am writing to everyone who has contacted me about the issue over the past weeks and months to ensure... Opinions
It’s Time To Build On Defence Spending 8th January 2018 Robert writes for the Independent 2018 marks several important anniversaries, but very high on that list has to be that it is seventy years since Eleanor... Opinions
We need to turn a corner and create a Tory story for post-Brexit Britain – this is what it should look like 26th October 2017 Solicitor General, Robert Buckland, writes for the Independent Shortly after Franklin Delano Roosevelt took office as President of the United States in March... Opinions
We Conservatives have become complacent – it’s time we tackled the divisive socialism peddled by Corbyn 29th September 2017 Solicitor General, Robert Buckland writes for the Independent. As we gather in Manchester for our Conservative Party Conference, a look back to the stirring... Opinions
Robert's speech to the Swindon Philisophical Society - 3rd February 2017 3rd February 2017 May I thank the Swindon Philosophical Society for extending another invitation to me to speak. I can only conclude that my offering last time found at least... Opinions