Jack Straw was Home Secretary under Tony Blair from 1997 to 2001; Foreign Secretary from 2001 to 2006 and then Justice Secretary/Lord Chancellor from 2007 to 2010 under Gordon Brown. 

The member of Parliament for Blackburn for 36 years until 2015, he was only one of three individuals to have served in Cabinet continuously during the Labour governments from 1979 to 2010.

In this wide ranging interview with journalist Frances Gibb, Jack Straw talks about the current issues facing the justice system, current foreign affairs and how he spends his time now.

"The Lord Chancellors: Where Politics meets Justice” is a video podcast series launched by The University of Law and hosted by the journalist Frances Gibb. 

It will examine the ancient post of Lord Chancellor, which is now combined with the role of Justice Secretary. The position holds the delicate balance of power between the judiciary and the executive, with special responsibility for maintaining the rule of law. 

The podcast series comes after last year’s successful first series, "The Judges: Power, Politics and the People", also available on all major podcast streaming platforms.