Shadow Secretary of State for Justice

Shadow Secretary of State for Justice
Incumbent
Nick Timothy
since 15 January 2026
AppointerLeader of the Opposition
Inaugural holderBill Cash

In British politics, the shadow secretary of state for justice is the member of the Shadow Cabinet who shadows the secretary of state for justice, an office which has existed since 2007. Prior to 2007, the office was known as Shadow Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs. The latest holder of the post is Nick Timothy.