Life peer takes over responsibility for Bailiwick

A BARRISTER who is a life peer in the House of Lords has been named as the Bailiwick's new man at Westminster.

Edward Faulks QC, pictured, will take up responsibility for the Crown Dependencies following the recent resignation of Lord Tom McNally as Justice minister.

The Ministry of Justice confirmed that Lord Faulks will take on the role when he becomes Justice minister in the Lords on 20 January, as part of a government mini-reshuffle.

Lord McNally, who has taken a keen interest in Sark politics and ensuring its governance is strengthened, quit to become chairman of the Youth Justice Board.

He is being replaced directly by Liberal Democrat deputy leader Simon Hughes, although it will be Lord Faulks who will be the Bailiwick's new representative at the ministry.

A MoJ spokesman confirmed the appointment in a brief statement, but said Lord Faulks would not be commenting until nearer his start date.