The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Justice has today (11
March 2026) announced that CB has been appointed as the
new Second Permanent Secretary.
The appointment has been made with the approval of the Prime
Minister and Deputy Prime Minister.
Her appointment is part of the government's plan to reform the
justice system. As Second Permanent Secretary, she will provide
leadership across the Criminal Justice System in taking forward
the government's response to Sir Brian Leveson's Independent
Review of the Criminal Courts.
Clara is currently Second Permanent Secretary in the Cabinet
Office.
The Secretary of State for Justice and the Deputy Prime Minister,
the Rt Hon. said:
I am pleased that is joining the Ministry of
Justice bringing her extensive experience to this role. I look
forward to working with Clara to deliver our plan for a faster
and fairer justice for victims by combining investment, reform,
and modernisation.
Permanent Secretary MOJ, Dr Jo Farrar said:
I am delighted to welcome Clara to the Ministry of Justice. Clara
brings a wealth of experience, of working across systems, both
from her current role in the Cabinet Office and her time at the
Department of Health and Social Care. I look forward to working
with her in the Ministry of Justice.
said:
I am very pleased to be joining the Ministry of Justice at such a
critical time and taking forward the government's response to Sir
Brian Leveson's important recommendations for the criminal
justice system.
Clara will take up her new post in April 2026.
