Alex Chalk KC was Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary in the last Conservative Government. He is now a partner with international law firm, Jones Day. 

In this wide-ranging interview with journalist Frances Gibb, Alex discusses his views on sentencing in the UK and the role of the independent Sentencing Council in advising judges, how he supports a “Singapore on Thames” approach to embrace free trade and how he also favours the UK leading in reform of the European Court of Human Rights. 

"The Lord Chancellors: Where Politics meets Justice” is a video podcast series 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.