Lord Chancellor

noun

plural Lord Chancellors.

the highest judicial officer of the British crown: law adviser of the ministry, keeper of the great seal, presiding officer in the House of Lords, etc.

Lord Chancellor

noun

government the cabinet minister who is head of the judiciary in England and Wales and Speaker of the House of Lords

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Lord Chancellor¹

First recorded in 1490–1500

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Example Sentences

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They added that the Lord Chancellor has also asked the Law Commission to consider whether homicide law and sentencing guidelines are working effectively.

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Mahmood and the Lord Chancellor want Steele's released looked at again on the grounds that the Parole Board's decision was "legally irrational".

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Following a request from the Lord Chancellor, the body will now look further into how homicide is categorised and the impact of diminished responsibility, while considering a wider set of issues related to murder sentencing.

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The sentencing review is now open for submissions from the public about how the prison system can be improved and will submit findings to the Lord Chancellor by Spring 2025.

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The Ministry of Justice said: "After thorough consideration, we have unfortunately found no legal basis for the Lord Chancellor to ask the independent Parole Board to reconsider its decision to release Jeffrey Gafoor."

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Lord Chamberlain Lord Chief Justice

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