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Lord Falconer of Thoroton

Member of the House of Lords (Labour).

Membership

  • House of Lords, Labour (1 January 1997 – now)

Roles

  • Shadow Spokesperson (Scotland) (18 May 2021 – 29 November 2021)
  • Shadow Advocate-General for Scotland (18 May 2021 – 29 November 2021)
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Justice) (15 April 2020 – 29 November 2021)
  • Shadow Attorney General (6 April 2020 – 29 November 2021)
  • Shadow Lord Chancellor and Shadow Secretary of State for Justice (11 May 2015 – 26 June 2016)
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Constitutional and Deputy Priministerial Issues) (17 October 2011 – 11 May 2015)
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Justice) (8 October 2010 – 6 September 2012)
  • The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (9 May 2007 – 28 June 2007)
  • Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and Lord Chancellor (12 June 2003 – 8 May 2007)
  • Minister of State (Home Office) (Criminal Justice System) (29 May 2002 – 12 June 2003)
  • Minister of State (Department of Transport, Local Government and Regions) (Housing & Planning) (8 June 2001 – 28 May 2002)