Lord Keen of Elie

Lord Keen of Elie's full title is The Rt Hon. the Lord Keen of Elie KC. His name is Richard Sanderson Keen, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Lord Keen of Elie, including posts and roles held.

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Current

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House membership

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Lord Keen of Elie
8 June 2015 - Present

Parliamentary party affiliation

Conservative
8 June 2015 - Present

Opposition post

Shadow Advocate-General for Scotland
Office of the Advocate General for Scotland
11 November 2024 - Present
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Shadow Minister (Justice)
Ministry of Justice
1 September 2024 - Present
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Previous

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Government posts

Lords Spokesperson (Ministry of Justice)
Ministry of Justice
18 July 2016 - 16 September 2020
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Lords Spokesperson (Home Office)
Home Office
1 April 2016 - 18 July 2016
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Advocate General for Scotland
Office of the Advocate General for Scotland
11 June 2015 - 16 September 2020
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Committee memberships

Sentencing (Pre-consolidation Amendments) Bill [HL] Special Public Bill Committee
20 June 2019 - 23 July 2019
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Common Frameworks Scrutiny Committee
22 July 2021 - 31 December 2023
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Constitution Committee
31 January 2023 - 30 January 2025
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