The Cabinet Secretary, with the approval of the Prime Minister,
has appointed as the new
Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Justice.
The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, the Rt
Hon QC MP, said:
“I am delighted to welcome Antonia back to the Ministry of
Justice. I know that she shares my passion for renewing the
Justice system, protecting the public and reforming offenders,
and I look forward to working with her as we build back safer
from the pandemic.
“I am also extremely grateful to for his
exceptional leadership as interim Permanent Secretary, and for
his help in navigating the challenges the department has faced
over the latter half of the last year.”
The Cabinet Secretary, , said:
“Antonia’s appointment is great news for the Ministry of Justice.
As an experienced Permanent Secretary she brings with her a
wealth of experience garnered in a variety of roles across
government, as well as a deep understanding of the Ministry of
Justice.
“I should also like to thank who has provided
strong leadership to the department over the last few months.”
Commenting on her appointment, said:
“I am thrilled to be appointed Permanent Secretary at the
Ministry of Justice. I have spent the majority of my career in
the department, working on its vital agenda of protecting the
public and reducing reoffending, ensuring access to justice, and
upholding the rule of law. I know first-hand the incredible job
that the 75,000 MoJ staff do every day, and I’m looking forward
to working with the Lord Chancellor, Ministers and the team on
this important work.
“At the same time, it is hard to leave DIT after four brilliant
years building the department and launching the UK’s independent
trade agenda - thanks to all Ministers and colleagues.”
Antonia will take up her post on 18 January 2021. John Alty,
Director General Trade Policy will take on the role of interim
Permanent Secretary at the Department for International Trade
while a process is run to appoint a permanent successor.
