Question follow-through · 106762

Legal Profession: Harassment and Intimidation

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to help reduce intimidation and harassment of members of the legal profession.

answeredMinistry of Justice

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Ministry of Justice
Tabled
19 Jan 2026
Target answer date
21 Jan 2026
Answer
27 Jan 2026 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 19 Jan 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to help reduce intimidation and harassment of members of the legal profession.

  2. 21 Jan 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 27 Jan 2026

    Answer published

    The Government recognises the vital role played by the legal profession in upholding access to justice and the rule of law, which is fundamental to a fair and democratic society. The Government is clear that intimidation, harassment or threats against leg...

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