Overview

• Baroness Carr, the Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, conducted the swearing-in at the Royal Courts of Justice on 1 October.
• The ceremony followed Lammy’s 5 September appointment to the posts of Lord Chancellor, Secretary of State for Justice and Deputy Prime Minister.
• Ellie Reeves was sworn in as Solicitor General during the same proceeding.
• In her remarks, the Lady Chief Justice highlighted the constitutional importance of safeguarding the rule of law and judicial independence.
• Lammy said he felt the “full weight” of the office and voiced pride in being the first Lord Chancellor of African and Caribbean heritage.