| Shadow Lord Chancellor | |
|---|---|
 IncumbentRobert Jenrick since 4 November 2024 | |
| Appointer | Leader of the Opposition |
| Inaugural holder | The Lord Elwyn-Jones |
| Formation | 2 October 1983 |
| Website | The Shadow Cabinet |
The shadow lord chancellor is a member of the British Shadow Cabinet shadowing the lord chancellor, an office which has existed since the Norman Conquest. Since 2010, the officeholder has jointly held the title Shadow Secretary of State for Justice. The position is currently held by Robert Jenrick.
Shadow lord chancellors
| Name | Took office | Left office | Political party | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord Elwyn-Jones | .jpg)
|
2 October 1983 | 9 January 1989 | Labour | |
| The Lord Mishcon | 
|
9 January 1989 | 18 July 1992 | Labour | |
| The Lord Irvine of Lairg |
|
18 June 1992 | 2 May 1997 | Labour | |
| The Lord Mackay of Clashfern | 
|
2 May 1997 | 11 June 1997 | Conservative | |
| The Lord Kingsland |
|
11 June 1997 | 12 July 2009 | Conservative | |
| Vacant | 12 July 2009 | 11 May 2010 | |||
| Jack Straw | 
|
11 May 2010 | 7 October 2010 | Labour | |
| Sadiq Khan | 
|
8 October 2010 | 11 May 2015 | Labour | |
| The Lord Falconer of Thoroton | 
|
11 May 2015 | 26 June 2016 | Labour | |
| Richard Burgon | 
|
27 June 2016 | 5 April 2020 | Labour | |
| David Lammy | 
|
6 April 2020 | 29 November 2021 | Labour | |
| Steve Reed | 
|
29 November 2021 | 4 September 2023 | Labour | |
| Shabana Mahmood | 
|
4 September 2023 | 5 July 2024 | Labour | |
| Edward Argar | .jpg)
|
8 July 2024 | 4 November 2024 | Conservative | |
| Robert Jenrick | 
|
4 November 2024 | Incumbent | Conservative | |
Notes
- Kingsland remained Shadow Lord Chancellor after the Government effectively combined the office of Lord Chancellor with the Constitutional Affairs (later Justice) Secretary mid-2003.
- The Conservatives did not appoint a Shadow Lord Chancellor after Kingsland's death.
References
- "Her Majesty's Official Opposition as at 21 May 2005". Weekly Information Bulletin. House of Commons Information Office. 31 May 2005.
- "Her Majesty's Official Opposition as at 17 December 2005". Weekly Information Bulletin. House of Commons Information Office. 17 December 2005.
- "Her Majesty's Official Opposition as at 6 November 2007". Weekly Information Bulletin. House of Commons Information Office. 10 November 2007.
- "Her Majesty's Official Opposition as at 3 November 2008". Weekly Information Bulletin. House of Commons Information Office. 6 December 2008.
- "Her Majesty's Official Opposition as at 20 November 2009". Weekly Information Bulletin. House of Commons Information Office. 21 November 2009.