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Ministry of Justice

5 quarterly returns published on GOV.UK, covering quarters from 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2026; 698 recorded ministerial meetings read from the meetings files.

Returns, latest first

QuarterPublishedFiles
1 January 2026 to 31 March 202625 June 2026Travel · Meetings (144 rows read)
1 October 2025 to 31 December 202524 March 2026Meetings (165 rows read) · Travel
1 July 2025 to 30 September 202516 December 2025Travel · Meetings (82 rows read)
1 April 2025 to 30 June 202525 September 2025Travel · Meetings (177 rows read)
1 January 2025 to 31 March 202526 June 2025Travel · Meetings (130 rows read)

Most recorded counterparts

Counted by rows in the meetings files, with the counterpart cell exactly as the department wrote it. The same organisation written two ways is two lines here; nothing is merged by resemblance.

Counterpart, as recordedMeetingsFirstLatest
Victims Commissioner138 January 202530 March 2026
Hillsborough Law Now1014 January 202524 March 2026
London Victims Commissioner911 February 202526 November 2025
Bar Council710 February 202517 March 2026
Magistrates Association77 January 202516 March 2026
Criminal Bar Association623 April 202528 November 2025
Domestic Abuse Commissioner628 April 20251 December 2025
The Law Society617 June 20252 March 2026
David Gauke58 April 202523 June 2025
Prison Reform Trust57 January 202515 December 2025
Professor Katrin Hohl510 February 20254 June 2025
Howard League47 January 20251 December 2025
Lady Chief Justice412 May 202518 March 2026
Magistrates Leadership Executive410 November 202521 January 2026
Prison Governors Association430 January 202516 December 2025
Sir Brian Leveson42 April 202517 November 2025
The Law Society of England and Wales48 April 202528 November 2025
Transform Justice43 March 20254 November 2025
Bar Council of England and Wales326 March 202528 November 2025
Criminal Justice Alliance329 April 202521 January 2026

Recorded meetings, most recent 300

DateMinisterMetPurpose, as recordedFile
31 March 2026Alex Davies-JonesWhite Ribbon stakeholder eventSpeech on engaging men and boys to tackle VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls)CSV
30 March 2026Alex Davies-JonesVictims CommissionerDiscuss ULS (Unduly Lenient Sentence) scheme reformsCSV
28 March 2026James TimpsonCircles UKMeeting to discuss how Circles of Support and Accountability (CoSA) could be used to support implementation of the Sentencing Bill in relation to people who have been convicted of sexual offencesCSV
26 March 2026Alex Davies-JonesWest Midlands Victims summitSpeech on victims’ rights and the Victims CodeCSV
26 March 2026Jake RichardsYouth Justice Board Leaders SummitMinister Richards gave a speech and attending some roundtables with stakeholdersCSV
26 March 2026Sarah SackmanEnglish Law Promotion Panel Event - Legal Services ConferenceSecond event with panel members and stakeholders across the legal services, lawtech, regulatory and business sectors to discuss the launch of the English Law Promotion Panel report.CSV
25 March 2026James TimpsonUKRIIntroductory meeting, discussing R&D and more specifically counter drone technology and using HMP Dartmoor as an R&D siteCSV
24 March 2026David LammyNational Adviser for Care LeaversIntroductory meeting to discuss the care experienceCSV
24 March 2026David LammyMet CommissionerTo discuss criminal justice in LondonCSV
24 March 2026Alex Davies-JonesMiriam and Olivia NervoDiscuss Reproductive CoercionCSV
24 March 2026Alex Davies-JonesHillsborough Law NowDiscuss the Hillsborough Law BillCSV
24 March 2026Alex Davies-JonesHillsborough victim's familiesDiscuss the Hillsborough Law and its implications for their caseCSV
24 March 2026Jake RichardsDirector of Nuffield Family Justice ObservatoryIntroductory meeting to discuss youth justice, family justice and the work of NuffieldCSV
24 March 2026James TimpsonAllison FackrellMeeting to discuss family ties in prison, with Alison from the Pact awards eventCSV
24 March 2026Sarah SackmanLay Observers National ChairMeeting with the 'new' chair of the Law Observers to discuss his primary concerns.CSV
23 March 2026Jake RichardsThe Violent Intervention Project (VIP)To discuss therapeutic intervention for youth / the youth estateCSV
23 March 2026Jake RichardsChair of the Equality and Human Rights CommissionTo discuss the ECHR priorities and how the MoJ and ECHR will continue to work together.CSV
23 March 2026James TimpsonNorthamptonshire Police & Fire Commissione; Devon and Cornwall Police and Association of Police and Crime CommissionersDiscussion between APCC Criminal Justice Leads and Lord Timpson regarding prison securityCSV
19 March 2026David LammyNAPO (Trade Union and Professional Association)Meeting with union Chair and General Secretary to discuss pay offer for probation staffCSV
19 March 2026Alex Davies-JonesCatch 22 Victims SummitSpeech on victims’ rights and the Victims CodeCSV
19 March 2026Sarah SackmanEnglish Law PanelDiscuss the publication of Hook Tangaza's report regarding the economic value of English lawCSV
19 March 2026Sarah SackmanIndependent Victims’ Commissioner For LondonIntro meeting to discuss court reforms and court policyCSV
18 March 2026David LammyLady Chief JusticeRoutine confidential meeting with senior judiciaryCSV
18 March 2026David LammyLord Beamish and Lord ArbuthnotJoint meeting with Minister for Small Business to discuss the Post Office Capture SystemCSV
18 March 2026Jake RichardsExecutive Director of the Youth Endowment FundTo discuss YEF research on violence prevention and early interventionCSV
18 March 2026Alison LevittBishop of Southwell & NottinghamTo discuss marriage law and Church’s functions in marriagesCSV
17 March 2026Alex Davies-JonesWales justice and policing stakeholdersCardiff 5 case and potential reviewCSV
17 March 2026Alex Davies-JonesFiona LaskarisCoroner's Service and the Triangle of ResponsibilityCSV
17 March 2026Jake RichardsChief Social Worker for Children and FamiliesTo discuss the safeguarding reviewCSV
17 March 2026James TimpsonBar CouncilIntroductory meeting to meet the new Chair, Kirsty Brimelow, and to mainly discuss issues around timeliness of delivery of prisoners to courtCSV
16 March 2026Alex Davies-JonesKatrin KohlDiscuss criminal justice reform, including Operation Soteria, courts, and victim-focused approachesCSV
16 March 2026Alex Davies-JonesStakeholder RoundtableDiscuss ULS (Unduly Lenient Sentence) scheme reformsCSV
16 March 2026Jake RichardsDeputy Mayor of London for Policing and CrimeTo discuss youth remandCSV
16 March 2026James TimpsonCommon Ground JusticeTo discuss restorative justice and the policy changes from the Re:Hub reviewCSV
16 March 2026Sarah SackmanMagistrates AssociationIntro meeting with the new chief executive of the Magistrates AssociationCSV
12 March 2026David LammyDame Lynne OwensTo discuss the Independent Review into Releases in ErrorCSV
12 March 2026Sarah SackmanBar Standards BoardTouch-point with the Chair of the Bar Standards BoardCSV
12 March 2026Sarah SackmanFUSEVisit to FUSE (lawtech hub of Allen and Overy Shearman), followed by a networking reception to celebrate the passage of Digital Assets Act.CSV
11 March 2026James TimpsonDrug and Alcohol Recovery Expert PanelQuarterly drug and alcohol recovery expert panelCSV
10 March 2026Sarah SackmanBar CouncilEngagement with the Chair of the Bar Council ahead of Committee stage of the Courts and Tribunals BillCSV
9 March 2026Jake RichardsMetropolitan Assistant Commissioner (Ade Adelekan)To discuss youth remandCSV
9 March 2026Jake RichardsGirls Youth Advisory BoardTo discuss girls in the youth justice systemCSV
9 March 2026Sarah SackmanMagistrates' AssociationEngagement with the Exec of the Mags Association ahead of Committee stage of the Courts and Tribunals BillCSV
5 March 2026James TimpsonJim Simon (CEO of RJC)Meeting on HMPPS internal review into Re:hubCSV
3 March 2026Alex Davies-JonesJoe Morris MP and constituentDiscuss domestic abuse policy and age thresholdsCSV
3 March 2026Alex Davies-JonesWhite RibbonDiscuss VAWG strategy and engagement with men and boysCSV
3 March 2026Jake RichardsHM Chief Inspector of PrisonsTo discuss the youth estateCSV
3 March 2026James TimpsonTristia Harrison and CrisisMeeting to discuss views on the experience of homelessness among prison leaversCSV
3 March 2026James TimpsonDomestic Abuse Commissioner, Victims Commissioner, Baroness May, Lord RussellDiscussion on domestic abuse training and risk assessmentCSV
3 March 2026Alison LevittFamily Justice Board Hybrid MeetingMeeting with key stakeholders on family justice matters discussing the wider systemCSV
2 March 2026Alex Davies-JonesTracey HansonDiscuss ULS (Unduly Lenient Sentence) scheme reformsCSV
2 March 2026Alex Davies-JonesKatie BrettDiscuss ULS (Unduly Lenient Sentence) scheme reformsCSV
2 March 2026Sarah SackmanThe Law SocietyTouch-point with the President of The Law Society - standard catch-upCSV
2 March 2026Sarah SackmanEnglish Law Promotion PanelMedia on court reformsCSV
26 February 2026Sarah SackmanCourtsdeskMinister met with the CEO of Courtsdesk to discuss licensing arrangements.CSV
25 February 2026Sarah SackmanFinancial TimesPart of Courts Bill introduction commsCSV
25 February 2026Sarah SackmanRadio 4 presenter Evan DavisPart of Courts Bill introduction commsCSV
24 February 2026Alex Davies-JonesEU AmbassadorKnowledge sharing on VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls) and criminal lawCSV
24 February 2026Alex Davies-JonesClaire ThrosselBrief phone call to provide an update on family court reformsCSV
24 February 2026Alex Davies-JonesPCC Clive Grunshaw and Dr Anna HopkinsVAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls) and victim support provisionCSV
24 February 2026Alex Davies-JonesVictims CommissionerDiscuss engagement and provisions within the Victims and Prisoners BillCSV
23 February 2026David LammyTrade Union Congress and Prison Officers' AssociationMeeting with General Secretaries of TUC and POA to discuss the right to industrial actionCSV
23 February 2026David LammyMayor of LondonTo discuss criminal court reformCSV
23 February 2026Alex Davies-JonesWomen’s Aid lunchtime reception with Gisèle PelicotSpeak at this private event on tackling VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls)CSV
23 February 2026James TimpsonEnvironment AgencyMeeting to discuss partnership initiativesCSV
23 February 2026James TimpsonKathryn AbelMeeting to discuss virtual therapy for female offendersCSV
23 February 2026Sarah SackmanR4 Law ShowPart of Courts Bill introduction commsCSV
23 February 2026Sarah SackmanBar CouncilEngagement with the Chair of the Bar Council ahead of Committee stage of the Courts and Tribunals BillCSV
13 February 2026David LammyDame Lynne OwensTo discuss the Independent Review into Releases in ErrorCSV
13 February 2026Jake RichardsHM Chief Inspector of PrisonsMeeting to discuss youth custodyCSV
12 February 2026Alex Davies-JonesSaint Mary's Sexual Assault Referral CentreDiscuss delivery of support services for victimsCSV
12 February 2026Jake RichardsYouth Justice SectorOn Turnaround project fundingCSV
12 February 2026Sarah SackmanSRA - Sarah RapsonTouch-point with the CEO of the Solicitors' Regulation AuthorityCSV
12 February 2026Sarah SackmanLSB - Richard LloydIntroductory meeting with the recently-appointed independent reviewer of the Legal Services Board ReviewCSV
11 February 2026David LammyChair of the Criminal Bar AssociationTo discuss criminal court reformCSV
11 February 2026David LammyPresident of The Law SocietyTo discuss criminal court reformCSV
11 February 2026David LammyChair of the Bar CouncilTo discuss criminal court reformCSV
11 February 2026James TimpsonRichard HughesMeeting to discuss an economic study for building new prisonsCSV
10 February 2026David LammyMayor of Greater ManchesterTo discuss criminal court reform and the Public Office (Accountability) BillCSV
10 February 2026Alex Davies-JonesFarah NazDiscuss Good Samaritan Law proposalCSV
10 February 2026James TimpsonSodexoMeeting to discuss HMP BronzefieldCSV
10 February 2026James TimpsonAmber Heaton and Calum Miller MPMeeting to discuss the safety of parole officers following an attack and Oxford PDUCSV
10 February 2026Alison LevittBar CouncilDiscuss both wider criminal law changes and impacts in relation to family justiceCSV
9 February 2026Jake RichardsLieutenant General of the Isle of Mann (John Lorimer)Introductory meeting to discuss the Lieutenant General’s role and how Minister Richards can support him.CSV
5 February 2026David LammySenior Coroner for CheshireMet Senior Coroner as part of visit to Cheshire Coroners' Court, undertaken to learn about work of coroners.CSV
5 February 2026David LammyWomen's Justice BoardTo discuss the publication of the Women's Justice Board ReportCSV
5 February 2026Alex Davies-JonesWomen's AidDiscuss VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls) strategy and areas for collaboration and supportCSV
4 February 2026David LammyRoundtable with criminal justice system stakeholdersTo discuss Sir Brian Leveson's Independent Review of Criminal Courts with key judicial and law enforcement stakeholdersCSV
4 February 2026David LammyRoundtable with AI ExpertsChaired a panel with key AI experts from government and business ahead of attending the AI Impact Summit in IndiaCSV
4 February 2026Alex Davies-JonesEveryones InvitedDiscuss prevention-focused approaches to tackling VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls) in schoolsCSV
4 February 2026Alex Davies-JonesGbangbola FamilyProgress of a proposed review/inquiryCSV
4 February 2026Alex Davies-JonesEmma Perrin and Fran PerrinDiscuss child sexual abuse and offender management in the prison estateCSV
4 February 2026Jake RichardsPolicy Manager at Revolving DoorsTo discuss youth justiceCSV
4 February 2026James TimpsonRoddy Russell, Clara Kathleen, Bernadette Emerson, Nicholas CookeMeeting to discuss the mental health of IPPsCSV
4 February 2026Sarah SackmanMOPACPolitical meeting to discuss courts in LondonCSV
3 February 2026Jake RichardsChief Executive of SHiFTMeeting to discuss remand fundingCSV
3 February 2026James TimpsonHMI PrisonsQuarterly scrutiny bilat meetingCSV
3 February 2026James TimpsonUNISONTo discuss experiences working for the Probation ServiceCSV
2 February 2026David LammyDonna MooneyTo discuss imprisonment for public protectionCSV
2 February 2026David LammyJonathan Hall KCTo discuss the government response to the Independent Review of Separation CentresCSV
2 February 2026Alex Davies-JonesStepney All Saints SchoolEngage with school leaders and students on the Victims’ Code consultation and strengthening children’s rightsCSV
2 February 2026Jake RichardsDirector of Transform JusticeMeeting to discuss youth sentencing and remandCSV
2 February 2026James TimpsonDomestic Abuse Commissioner, Victims Commissioner and Jess Phillips MPMeeting on probation riskCSV
2 February 2026James TimpsonIan PoreeMeeting to discuss probation reforms.CSV
29 January 2026Jake RichardsChildren's Commissioner for EnglandIntroductory meeting to discuss youth justice policyCSV
29 January 2026Sarah SackmanMagistrates AssociationEngaging with relevant stakeholder regarding the governments forward look at Courts and Tribunals BillCSV
28 January 2026Sarah SackmanCIISA (Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority)Short call with Minister Sackman to discuss upcoming proposed court reformsCSV
28 January 2026Sarah SackmanGroup of victim survivorsShort call with Minister Sackman to discuss upcoming proposed court reformsCSV
28 January 2026Alison LevittIndependent OfficiantsMeeting to discuss marriage law and roles of officiantsCSV
27 January 2026Jake RichardsSummerland Campaign GroupMeeting with the Summerland Campaign Group to here about their CampaignCSV
27 January 2026Sarah SackmanVAWG Sector RoundtableEngagement with relevant stakeholders from across the VAWG sector regarding Courts and Tribunals Bill.CSV
26 January 2026James TimpsonHMI ProbationQuarterly scrutiny bilat- part of Lord Timpson’s regular catch ups with the different inspectorates/ arms-length bodies.CSV
22 January 2026Sarah SackmanUniversity College LondonTo discuss operational research work on courtsCSV
22 January 2026Sarah SackmanVAWG Sector RoundtableEngagement with relevant stakeholders from across the VAWG sector regarding Courts and Tribunals Bill.CSV
21 January 2026James TimpsonCriminal Justice AllianceMet at a CJA Elevate Public Appointments breakfast at No10CSV
21 January 2026James TimpsonOfstedMeeting to discuss prison education fundingCSV
21 January 2026Sarah SackmanMagistrates Leadership ExecutiveMinister provided a brief introduction to the MLE hosted event speaking to employers on magistrates.CSV
21 January 2026Alison LevittRefuge Survivor PanelDiscuss concerns regarding how the family court system responds to cases involving domestic abuseCSV
20 January 2026James TimpsonMetropolitan PoliceMeeting to discuss shared CJS prioritiesCSV
20 January 2026James TimpsonPrisons and Probation OmbudsmanQuarterly scrutiny bilat- part of Lord Timpson’s regular catch ups with the different inspectorates/ arms-length bodies.CSV
19 January 2026David LammyPrison Officers' AssociationIntroductory meeting on general topics including pay, pensions and right to industrial actionCSV
19 January 2026David LammyPrison Governors' AssociationIntroductory meeting on general topics including pay, pensions and right to industrial actionCSV
19 January 2026David LammyNTUSIntroductory meeting on general topics including pay, pensions and right to industrial actionCSV
19 January 2026Jake RichardsThe Bar CouncilIntroductory meeting to discuss sentencing and jury trialsCSV
15 January 2026Sarah SackmanVictims' CommissionerTo discuss court reforms and court policyCSV
14 January 2026David LammyMeeting with victimsTo discuss the Public Office (Accountability) BillCSV
14 January 2026Jake RichardsHouse Magazine (Sienna Rodgers)Interview on his role as Minister for youth justice, and then wider profileCSV
14 January 2026Sarah SackmanSam Coates, Sky News Deputy Political EditorTo talk to media about courts reformCSV
13 January 2026David LammyMayor of Greater Manchester and Mayor of LiverpoolTo discuss the Public Office (Accountability) BillCSV
13 January 2026Alex Davies-JonesFootball Association, Kick it Out, Her Game TooDiscuss VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls) in a footballing contextCSV
13 January 2026Jake RichardsFamily of Lenny ScottTo discuss the Whole Life Order amendment to the Sentencing BillCSV
13 January 2026Jake RichardsPrisoners' Education TrustIntroductory meeting to discuss the Youth EstateCSV
13 January 2026James TimpsonPaula and Neil ScottMeeting to discuss change in the Sentencing BillCSV
12 January 2026Alex Davies-JonesVictims CommissionerTo discuss the Victims Commissioner’s strategic priorities, and updates on the Victims and Courts Bill and Victims’ Code.CSV
12 January 2026Jake RichardsLaw Society President (Mark Evans)Introductory meeting to discuss Sentencing BillCSV
12 January 2026James TimpsonCitizens AdviceDiscussion on the importance of advice for people leaving prison to support rehabilitationCSV
12 January 2026James TimpsonGov Facilities ServicesMeeting to discuss GFSL physical security workCSV
8 January 2026Alex Davies-JonesRape Crises England and WalesDiscuss implementation of the VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls) strategy with Centre Managers and DirectorsCSV
8 January 2026Alex Davies-JonesKarma NirvanaDiscuss this charity's work supporting victims of honour-based abuseCSV
7 January 2026Alex Davies-JonesRight of EqualitySpeech at this Parliamentary event on the Repeal of the Presumption of Parental InvolvementCSV
7 January 2026James TimpsonLiteracy Trust and Penguin Random HouseMeeting to discuss literacy in prisons in the national year of readingCSV
6 January 2026Alex Davies-JonesSouthall Black Sisters and Bekhal MahmodDiscuss honour-based abuse reformsCSV
6 January 2026Alex Davies-JonesHillsborough Law NowDiscuss the Hillsborough Law BillCSV
6 January 2026Jake RichardsSally CoatesIntroductory meeting on youth justice educationCSV
17 December 2025David LammyGordon BrownMeeting on devolutionCSV
17 December 2025James TimpsonGordon BrownMeeting to discuss reducing reoffending and rehabilitationCSV
17 December 2025James TimpsonLee ChildCall to discuss his new role as Prison Reading Laureate for 2026CSV
17 December 2025Alex Davies-JonesDr Anna Hopkins - CEO for the Police Crime Commissioner for LancashireMeeting in relation to DA relatied SuicidesCSV
17 December 2025Alison LevittKarma NirvanaA virtual introductory meeting with Karma NirvanaCSV
16 December 2025James TimpsonIan Lawrence (NAPO), Ben Priestley (UNISON); Ben Cockburn (NAPO); George Georgiou (GMB)Meeting with Probation Unions to discuss Sentencing BillCSV
16 December 2025James TimpsonNicola HubertMeeting with POA to discuss Sentencing BillCSV
16 December 2025James TimpsonPrison Governors AssociationMeeting with the PGA to discuss Sentencing BillCSV
16 December 2025Alex Davies-JonesHillsborough Law Now & Professor Lydia HayesMeeting to Discuss the Hillsborogh BillCSV
16 December 2025Sarah SackmanLegal Services BoardTo discuss regulatory issues facing the legal services sector, particularly the case of SSB Law collapse (2023) and regulatory response.CSV
16 December 2025Sarah SackmanSolicitors Regulation AuthorityTo discuss regulatory issues facing the legal services sector, particularlly the case of SSB Law collapse (2023) and regulatory response.CSV
15 December 2025James TimpsonDrug Strategy Ministerial ForumCross government roundtable hosted by the Home Office re drugsCSV
15 December 2025Jake RichardsPrison Reform TrustMeeting with External Stakeholders on Youth Justice initativesCSV
12 December 2025Sarah SackmanCriminal Legal Aid stakeholdersAttend the Criminal Legal Aid Advisory Board meeting to hear of the issues facing the criminal legal aid sector from those on the frontline.CSV
11 December 2025Jake RichardsAlliance for Youth JusticeMeeting with External Stakeholders on Youth JusticeCSV
11 December 2025Alison LevittFamily Mediation CouncilMeeting on Mediation within the Family Justice system and how it can be improved.CSV
10 December 2025James TimpsonLords roundtableMeeting with various members of the House of Lords for an IPP roundtableCSV
10 December 2025Jake RichardsMarie Collins FoundationMeeting with External Stakeholder on Sentencing Bill EngagementCSV
10 December 2025Jake RichardsMeeting with the Youth Justice BoardMeeting with External Stakeholders on Youth JusticeCSV
9 December 2025James TimpsonMembers of the Parole BoardIPP parole roundtable meetingCSV
9 December 2025James TimpsonPaul Foster MPMeeting following correspondence on the new prison next to HMPs Garth and WymottCSV
9 December 2025James TimpsonDAREP (Drug and Alcohol Recovery Expert Panel)Regular board meeting on drugs and alcoholCSV
9 December 2025Jake RichardsKeeping Children Safe Board Inaugural MeetingMeeting with External Stakeholders on Youth JusticeCSV
9 December 2025Jake RichardsHM Inspectorate of PrisonsMeeting on performance in youth custodyCSV
9 December 2025Sarah SackmanCityUKAttend The City UK roundtable discussion marking the launch of TheCityUK’s Legal Services ReporCSV
8 December 2025James TimpsonMembers of the Prevention of Torture CommitteMeeting the Prevention of Torture CommitteeCSV
8 December 2025James TimpsonCriminal Justice BoardMinisterial board on the criminal justice systemCSV
8 December 2025James TimpsonMichelle Welsh MPCall to discuss HMP Lowdham GrangeCSV
8 December 2025Jake RichardsJane Hutt CBE, Welsh GovernmentMeeting with External Stakeholders on Youth Justice in WalesCSV
8 December 2025Jake RichardsOfstedMeeting with External Stakeholders Ofsted- on Youth JusticeCSV
8 December 2025Jake RichardsUnlockedIntroductory meeting with External Stakeholder on youth educationCSV
8 December 2025Alex Davies-JonesTina NashMeeting with MP to disucss the VAC BillCSV
8 December 2025Alex Davies-JonesHillsborough VictimsMeeting to discuss Hillsborough LawCSV
8 December 2025Alison LevittJebina Islam & Aye HusseinMeeting with the Face the Family campaign to discuss campaign mattteersCSV
8 December 2025Alison LevittHillsborough VictimsMeeting to discuss Hillsborough BillCSV
8 December 2025Sarah SackmanLegal Services StakeholdersTo co-chair the Deputy Prime Minister's English Law Promotion Panel and faciliate discussions on the programme's plan of action, narrative, and strategy in promoting the jurisidction of English Law both domestically and internationally.CSV
4 December 2025Alison LevittPresident of Family DivisionMonthly engagement meeting with the Family Division President and various officialsCSV
3 December 2025Alex Davies-JonesLady Edwina GrosvenorMeeting in regards to Victims in the Criminal Justice System and a VisitCSV
3 December 2025Alison LevittDomestic Abuse CommissonerAn introductory meeting with Domestic Abuse CommisonerCSV
2 December 2025James TimpsonMinister Alison McGovernAttending the cross-government homelessness and rough sleeping IMGCSV
2 December 2025Alison LevittWera Hophouse MP and VoicesMeeting on Family Courts to discuss matters relating to efficenyCSV
1 December 2025Jake RichardsHoward LeagueMeeing with External Stakeholders on Howard LeagueCSV
1 December 2025Alex Davies-JonesVictims CommissionerIRCC Engagement CallCSV
1 December 2025Alex Davies-JonesDomestic Abuse CommissionerIRCC Engagement CallCSV
1 December 2025Alex Davies-JonesRape CrisisIRCC Engagement CallCSV
1 December 2025Alex Davies-JonesVictim SupportIRCC Engagement CallCSV
1 December 2025Alex Davies-JonesEVAW (End Violence Against Women)IRCC Engagement CallCSV
1 December 2025Alex Davies-JonesCentre for Womens JusticeIRCC Engagement CallCSV
1 December 2025Alex Davies-JonesThe Survivors TrustIRCC Engagement CallCSV
1 December 2025Sarah SackmanMagistrates AssociationTo discuss an upcoming government announcement.CSV
1 December 2025Sarah SackmanVictim Sector StakeholdersTo discuss an upcoming government announcement.CSV
28 November 2025Sarah SackmanBar Council of England and WalesTo discuss an upcoming government announcement.CSV
28 November 2025Sarah SackmanThe Law Society of England and WalesTo discuss an upcoming government announcement.CSV
28 November 2025Sarah SackmanMagistrates Leadership ExecutiveTo discuss an upcoming government announcement.CSV
28 November 2025Sarah SackmanCrown Prosecution ServiceTo discuss an upcoming government announcement.CSV
28 November 2025Sarah SackmanCriminal Bar AssociationTo discuss an upcoming government announcement.CSV
27 November 2025James TimpsonLord ThomasSentencing Bill engagementCSV
26 November 2025James TimpsonLord Berkeley of KnightonMeeting on joint enterpriseCSV
26 November 2025James TimpsonWinners of the Rehabilitative AwardsTo present an award virtually to one of the winnersCSV
26 November 2025Alex Davies-JonesLondon Victims CommissionerMonthly Regular Catch upCSV
24 November 2025James TimpsonWera Hobhouse MP, Ruby Hamill and familyMeeting to discuss eating disorders in prison (constituent case)CSV
24 November 2025James TimpsonThe Wates GroupSpeech at Wates parliamentary reception on rehabilitationCSV
24 November 2025James TimpsonMark Pritchard MPMeeting following the PM’s offer to have a meeting to discuss resourcing for Stoke Heath prison at PMQs on the 10th SeptemberCSV
24 November 2025James TimpsonLord Bailey on PaddingtonMeeting on electronic monitoringCSV
24 November 2025James TimpsonLord FosterMeeting on gamblingCSV
24 November 2025Alex Davies-JonesUkrainian DelegationMeeting on Approches to combating Gender-Based ViolenceCSV
24 November 2025Alex Davies-JonesHillsborough Law NowMeeting to Discuss the Hillsborogh BillCSV
24 November 2025Alison LevittCAFCASS (Children and Family Court Advisory and Supporft Service)An introductory meeting with CAFCASS CEO and Board ChairCSV
20 November 2025Alex Davies-JonesVAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls) Campaign RoundtableRoundtable on Violence Agains Women and GirlsCSV
20 November 2025Sarah SackmanHook Tangaza and key legal sector stakeholdersTo engage in a roundtable discussion with key legal sector stakeholders, discussing key issues raised from Hook Tangaza's report on the liberalisation of legal services.CSV
19 November 2025David LammyTrade Union and Labour Party Liaison Organisation and Union of Shop Distributive and Allied WorkersMeeting with new Chair of TULO and General Secretary of USDAWCSV
19 November 2025Alex Davies-JonesGbangbola FamilyMeeting with DEFRA SoS to discuss a public enquiryCSV
19 November 2025Alex Davies-JonesFemicide CensusMeeiting to discuss work undertaken by Femicide and the data they hold on femicideCSV
19 November 2025Alex Davies-JonesVictims Commissioner & Murdered AbroadMeeting to discuss the Victims CodeCSV
18 November 2025David LammyMartin JonesIntroductory meeting with HM Chief Inspector of ProbationCSV
18 November 2025David LammyCharlie TaylorIntroductory meeting with HM Chief Inspector of PrisonsCSV
18 November 2025James TimpsonBBC (Sima Kotecha)Interview on Female OffendersCSV
18 November 2025Sarah SackmanAddleshaw Goddard, A&O Shearman, Atkin Chambers, DAC Beachcroft, Gatehouse Chambers, Herbert Smith Freehills, Mishcon de Reya, Norton Rose Fulbright, The Law Society, Travers SmithTo meet with key stakeholders and GREAT legal services campaign post-International Bar Association Toronto trip to gather insights and feedback on the success of the visit.CSV
18 November 2025Sarah SackmanMagistrates AssociationAn introductory meeting with the Magistrates AssociationCSV
17 November 2025Jake RichardsKate Green, Deputy Mayor of Greater ManachesterMeeting on devolution to Manchester in relation to youth justiceCSV
17 November 2025Alison LevittSir Brian LevesonAn introductory meeting with Sir Brian LevesonCSV
13 November 2025David LammyJason CowleyPress EngagmentCSV
13 November 2025Alex Davies-JonesCentre for Social JusticeMeeting to talk about how they can work with the Department on VAWG IssuesCSV
13 November 2025Alison LevittHumanists UKMeeting to Discuss Marriage Reform and to provide Humanist perspective on marriageCSV
13 November 2025Sarah SackmanCILEx (Charted Institute of Lexal Executives)Attend CILEX conference and deliver a speech on the importance of CILEX whole.CSV
12 November 2025Sarah SackmanMagistrates Leadership ExecutiveAttend a conference (virtually), deliver a speech on the magistracyCSV
11 November 2025David LammyGavin Stephens, Chief Constable National Police Chiefs CouncilMeeting to discuss releases in errorCSV
11 November 2025Alex Davies-JonesJustice Victims CampaignMeeting to discuss the Sentencing Bill & Victims and Courts BillCSV
11 November 2025Alex Davies-JonesBrendan Cox & Survivors Against TerrorMeeting to discuss the CICACSV
10 November 2025David LammyTom Wheatley, President of the Prison Governor's AssociationMeeting to discuss releases in errorCSV
10 November 2025David LammyPrison Officers' AssociationMeeting to discuss releases in errorCSV
10 November 2025Sarah SackmanMagistrates Leadership ExecutiveAn introductory meeting with the Magistrates Leadership ExecutiveCSV
5 November 2025James TimpsonRight Reverand Richard MothMeeting to discuss matters of mutual concern in the prison and probation systemCSV
5 November 2025Alex Davies-JonesBishop James JonesCall to discuss Hillsborough LawCSV
4 November 2025James TimpsonAlexandra Marks, Cecilia French, Peter Rook - Parole BoardMeeting to discuss parole policyCSV
4 November 2025Jake RichardsTransform JusticeMeeting on criminal justice system reformCSV
4 November 2025Alex Davies-JonesDame Vera Baird KCIntroduction Meeting in Dame Vera's new role in the CCRCCSV
4 November 2025Alex Davies-JonesJewish & Muslim Burial PractitionersMeeting to discuss burial practicesCSV
4 November 2025Alex Davies-JonesIndapendent Public AdvocateMeeting to discuss the role of the IPACSV
4 November 2025Alison LevittParole BoardMeeting with Lord Timpspon on Parole to discuss Parole related matters with Parole BoardCSV
4 November 2025Sarah SackmanBritish lawyers in CanadaAttended a roundtable to discuss market access barriers between the UK and Canada.CSV
4 November 2025Sarah SackmanUniversity of TorontoTo discuss scope for greater collaboration between international trading partners, particularly on legal education.CSV
4 November 2025Sarah SackmanNorton Rose FullbrightBilateral meeting with the Global Chair of Norton Rose Fulbright, Walied Soliman.CSV
3 November 2025James TimpsonNick Hardwick and Helen BerresfordMeeting on housing and post-custody supportCSV
3 November 2025James TimpsonHarry Annison (Southampton University) and Matthew Millings (Liverpool John Moores University)Meeting on probation leadership and cultureCSV
3 November 2025James TimpsonDame Lynne OwensMeeting to discuss her appointment as independent reviewer for the MoJCSV
3 November 2025James TimpsonMims Davies MPMeeting to discuss a piece of casework and her constituentCSV
3 November 2025Jake RichardsMartin and Tara Cosser and Jeremy Hunt MPVictims meeting on knife crimeCSV
3 November 2025Jake RichardsTim Eicke KCMeeting on European Convention on Human Rights reformCSV
3 November 2025Alison LevittBaroness Royall and VictimCrime and Policing Bill engagement as part of Bill PassageCSV
3 November 2025Sarah SackmanThe Law SocietyDelivered an address at a reception, celebrating the success of UK legal services and championing the importance of upholding the Rule of Law.CSV
3 November 2025Sarah SackmanGowling WLG (World Learning Group)A roundtable discussion regarding the benefits of and process to dual qualification in English law to enhance legal careers.CSV
2 November 2025Sarah SackmanInternational Bar AssociationAttend a conference to represent the UK government and British interests, engaging with a variety of stakeholders. Discussion topics included access to justice, global ethical and regulatory challenges and practical insights for all legal professionals.CSV
2 November 2025Sarah SackmanNorton Rose FullbrightMet with Global Chairs of Norton Rose Fullbright for a working lunch. Delivered some remarks centred around UK legal services as an asset.CSV
31 October 2025Alex Davies-JonesHillsborough Law NowMeeting to Discuss the Hillsborogh BillCSV
30 October 2025Alex Davies-JonesJulian HendyMeeting on Victim Information RightsCSV
30 October 2025Alex Davies-JonesDomestic Abuse CommissionerMeeting to discuss the Sentencing BillCSV
30 October 2025Alex Davies-JonesCharlotte HennesseyCall to discuss Hillsborough LawCSV
30 October 2025Alex Davies-JonesJenni HicksCall to discuss Hillsborough LawCSV
30 October 2025Alison LevittLondon Victims CommissionerAn introductory meeting with Victims CommissionerCSV
29 October 2025James TimpsonJoanna Gilmore and Rosie BrownMeeting on Release on Temporary Licence (ROTL)CSV
28 October 2025James TimpsonElisabeth DaviesQuarterly scrutiny bilatCSV
28 October 2025Jake RichardsConstituent of Emma Lewell MPMeeting with External Stakeholders on Sentencing Bill engagenemntCSV
28 October 2025Alex Davies-JonesVictim SupportMeeting to Discuss Victms PolicyCSV
28 October 2025Alex Davies-JonesMarc Levy & Jewish Womens AidMeeting to discuss the Victim ExperienceCSV
28 October 2025Alison LevittFamily of Olivia Pratt-KorbelIntro Meeting to discuss the Victims Bill and discuss future engagemetn on VACCSV
27 October 2025James TimpsonAndrew BridgesGeneral discussion on opportunities to improve probationCSV
27 October 2025Jake RichardsChildren's CommissionerMeeting about youth custodyCSV
27 October 2025Jake RichardsSHiFTMeeting on youth justiceCSV
27 October 2025Alex Davies-JonesHillsborough Law NowMeeting to Discuss the Hillsborogh BillCSV
27 October 2025Alex Davies-JonesThe KorbellsMeeting to discuss the Victims and Courts BillCSV
27 October 2025Alex Davies-JonesAyse HusseinMeeting to discuss the Victims and Courts BillCSV
23 October 2025Alex Davies-JonesSir Brian LevesonIntro Meeting and discussion on CourtsCSV
23 October 2025Alex Davies-JonesSamaritans CymruMeeting to discuss work on VAWGCSV
23 October 2025Alison LevittPresident of Family DivisionMonthly engagement meeting with the Family Division President and various officialsCSV
22 October 2025Jake RichardsCommon Ground JusticeMeeting with External Stakeholders on Restorative JusticeCSV
22 October 2025Alex Davies-JonesLondon Victims CommissionerMonthly catch up meeting to discuss the Victims and Courts BillCSV
21 October 2025James TimpsonAndy WrightMeeting to discuss the work of the Association for Restorative JusticeCSV
21 October 2025Jake RichardsSusannah Hancock, Chief Operating Officer for the National Fire Chiefs CouncilMeeting on placement of girls in custodyCSV
21 October 2025Alex Davies-JonesEVAW (End Violence Against Women)Meeting on VAWG and Men and BoysCSV
21 October 2025Alex Davies-JonesClaire ThrossellMeeting on Presumption of Parental InvolvementCSV
21 October 2025Alison LevittJoint Ministerial RoundtablePresumption of Parental Involvement- Meeting to discuss matters about the repealing of the presumptionCSV
21 October 2025Sarah SackmanVictim Support StakeholdersTo discuss an upcoming government announcement.CSV
20 October 2025James TimpsonCharlie TaylorQuarterly scrutiny bilatCSV
20 October 2025Jake RichardsAPPG for Perpetrators of Domestic AbuseMeeting with External Stakeholders on Sentencing Bill EngagementCSV
20 October 2025Jake RichardsSarah Coombes MPMeeting with External Stakeholders on Sentencing Bill EngagementCSV
20 October 2025Alex Davies-JonesWestcarr FamilyMeeting with Family to discuss their experience in Criminal Justie SystemCSV
20 October 2025Sarah SackmanAdvice UKAttend the Advice UK’s Parliamentary Reception and deliver a speech on the importance of sustaining the legal advice and support sector, and its contribution to improving access to justice.CSV
17 October 2025Jake RichardsJusticeMeeting with External Stakeholders introduction meeting on justice reform, including youth justice and sentencingCSV
16 October 2025Jake RichardsYouth Justice BoardMeeting about the future of the Youth Justice BoardCSV
16 October 2025Alex Davies-JonesAPCC (Association of Police and Crime Commissioners)APCC Q&A Session for January 13rthCSV
15 October 2025Jake RichardsOasis Restore Secure SchoolMeeting with External Stakeholders on Youth Justice initativesCSV
15 October 2025Sarah SackmanLawtech UKTo deliver a speech and attend a dinner with key stakeholders from the legal sector, discussing law tech and the use of AI across the legal sector.CSV
14 October 2025James TimpsonAndy Milner (Amey) and Alistair Watters (GFSL)Meeting to discuss prison maintenanceCSV
14 October 2025James TimpsonMartin JonesQuarterly scrutiny bilatCSV
14 October 2025Alex Davies-JonesKatrin Hohl, Professor of Criminal Justice at City St. George's, University of LondonMonthly Meeting on HMP Visit, LevesonCSV

What this does not establish

A recorded meeting establishes that the department published a line saying the minister met the counterpart named, on the date given, for the purpose stated. It does not establish what was said, who asked for the meeting, or what followed. Gifts, hospitality and travel are linked above from the department’s own files and are not read into rows. The names are the department’s own strings and are not resolved to any person or company on this site by resemblance.

Source: Ministry of Justice’s transparency publications on GOV.UK, each linked above. Open Government Licence v3. Back to all departments.