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John Whitaker Straw (born 3 August 1946), most commonly known as Jack Straw, is a senior British Labour Party politician. On 28 June 2007 he was appointed to the offices of Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain and Secretary of State for Justice.

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British Justice Secretary, Jack Straw arrives at his office in London, Monday, March 8, 2010. Straw said the government may reveal more about why convicted child murderer Jon Venables was taken back into custody nine years after he was released on parole. Venables and his friend Robert Thompson were only 10 when they lured toddler James Bulger away from a shopping center in Liverpool in 1993 and beat him to death by an isolated railway line. James Bulger
An Iraqi man lights a cigarette for a soldier from the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment of the Second infantry Division during a search operation in the Shaab neighborhood in Baghdad, Iraq Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007. Iraq
Britain's new Conservative Party Shadow Home Secretary Dominic Grieve makes a statement to the media outside London's Houses of Parliament on June 12, 2008. A top opposition figure resigned in dismay Thursday at the government's controversial anti-terrorism plans, in an unprecedented stand that took British politics by surprise. Triggering a by-election, David Davis, the Conservative Party's home affairs spokesman, said he would fight for re-election on a single issue: opposition to moves to detain suspected extremists for up to six weeks without charge. Dominic Grieve
Britain's Conservative Party leader David Cameron, left, waits before making a speech at St Mary's Church, south west London Saturday March 20, 2010. Britain's main opposition Conservative Party says it will impose a new tax on banks to avoid taxpayers bearing the cost of any future bailouts if the party wins upcoming general elections. Cameron says in prepared comments for a speech on Saturday that he will impose the tax even if other countries decide against doing so. That goes a step further than Prime Minister Gordon Brown's ruling Labour Party, which says it favors such a tax _ but only with international agreement. UK Conservative Party
A protestor (R) from 'Vote for Change' dressed as British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, demonstrates behind former British Home Secretary Charles Clarke (2nd L) and Tony McNulty, (2nd R) Minister of State for Employment and Welfare Reform, outside the Brighton Centre which is hosting the Labour Party conference, Brighton, southern England, on September 28, 2009. Britain's beleaguered ruling Labour Party promised tough new action on bankers' bonuses Monday, as it fights for its life ahead of general elections next year. Charles Clarke
Britain's Conservative Party leader David Cameron, left, waits before making a speech at St Mary's Church, south west London Saturday March 20, 2010. Britain's main opposition Conservative Party says it will impose a new tax on banks to avoid taxpayers bearing the cost of any future bailouts if the party wins upcoming general elections. Cameron says in prepared comments for a speech on Saturday that he will impose the tax even if other countries decide against doing so. That goes a step further than Prime Minister Gordon Brown's ruling Labour Party, which says it favors such a tax _ but only with international agreement. David Cameron
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 26: Sir Michael Wood arrives at the Iraq Inquiry on January 26, 2010 in London, England. Sir Michael was Legal Adviser at Foreign Office from 2001 - 2006. Former Prime Minister Tony Blair is due to give evidence to the inquiry, chaired by former civil servant Sir John Chilcot, on January 29. Michael Wood
Members of the Unite union, supporters of the British Airways strike, wearing masks depicting US President Barack Obama, left, a pig, center, and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, right, hold placards during a rally at Heathrow Airport in London, Saturday March 20, 2010. The placard, bottom left, refers to BA CEO Willie Walsh. TBritish Airways canceled more than 1,000 flights after its cabin crew launched a three-day strike Saturday, wreaking havoc on the plans of tens of thousands of passengers just before the busy spring holiday season. Chief Executive Willie Walsh issued a direct apology via YouTube for the walkout, the airline's first in almost 15 years, saying it was a "terrible day for BA." The strike _ backed by some unions in the United States, Germany and Spain _ also risked harm to Britain's Labour government before a tough general election expected before June. Gordon Brown
A school pupil from St Monica's Primary School in Hackney, east London asks Ed Balls, left, the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, who the Prime Minister Gordon Brown, right, is, in the offices of the Department of Children, Schools and Families, London Monday Jan, 4, 2010. No date has been set, but campaigning has begun in Britain's 2010 national election. Prime Minister Gordon Brown and main opposition leader David Cameron were both making campaign-style announcements on education and health Monday, as they appeal to recession-weary voters to back them in an election that must be held by June. Ed Balls
L to R: Former British premier Tony Blair, who is the special envoy for the Middle East Quartet, and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, take their seats at a press conference after talks in Moscow on March 19, 2010. The International Quartet on the Middle East urged Israel to freeze all settlement activity and expressed deep concern about the situation in Gaza, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said. Tony Blair
Iraqis gather in front of the Ministry of Justice building which was destroyed in a blast Sunday that killed at least 155 people, in Baghdad, Iraq, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009. The chief Iraqi military spokesman said on Thursday that 11 army officers and 50 security officials have been taken into custody over Sunday's bombings, the worst in Iraq in over two years. Ministry of Justice
Former Cabinet minister Stephen Byers leaves the House of Commons in central London on June 8, 2009, following a meeting of the Parliamentary Labour Party. Mr Byers has called for British Prime Minister Gordon Brown to resign to avoid a 'humiliating defeat' for the Labour Party. Stephen Byers
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Geoff Hoon, defence secretary during the build up to the Iraq war, leaves the Iraq Inquiry after giving evidence on January 18, 2010 in London. The Iraq Inquiry, chaired by former civil servant Sir John Chilcot, will consider the build-up to the conflict in Iraq, the military action and its aftermath. Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair is due to give evidence to the committee later this month. Geoff Hoon
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 18: Harriet Harman MP, Leader of the House of Commons, introduces Prime Minister Gordon Brown to guests at a reception In Aid Of Women's Day at 10 Downing Street on March 18, 2010 in London, England. Women's Day took place on March 8th and the Prime Minister has been highlighting successes of British Women in the UK throughout the month. House of Commons

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Britain's Secretary of State for Justice Jack Straw arrives for the weekly cabinet meeting at Downing Street on March 9, 2010 in London, England. A poll released today suggests that Labour and the Conservatives have almost equal support in the key marginal seats to be fought in the General Election.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Britain's Secretary of State for Justice Jack Straw arrives for the weekly cabinet meeting at Downing Street on March 9, 2010 in London, England. A poll released today suggests that Labour and the Conservatives have almost equal support in the key marginal seats to be fought in the General Election.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Britain's Secretary of State for Justice Jack Straw arrives for the weekly cabinet meeting at Downing Street on March 9, 2010 in London, England. A poll released today suggests that Labour and the Conservatives have almost equal support in the key marginal seats to be fought in the General Election.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Britain's Secretary of State for Justice Jack Straw arrives for the weekly cabinet meeting at Downing Street on March 9, 2010 in London, England. A poll released today suggests that Labour and the Conservatives have almost equal support in the key marginal seats to be fought in the General Election.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Britain's Secretary of State for Justice Jack Straw arrives for the weekly cabinet meeting at Downing Street on March 9, 2010 in London, England. A poll released today suggests that Labour and the Conservatives have almost equal support in the key marginal seats to be fought in the General Election.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Britain's Secretary of State for Justice Jack Straw arrives for the weekly cabinet meeting at Downing Street on March 9, 2010 in London, England. A poll released today suggests that Labour and the Conservatives have almost equal support in the key marginal seats to be fought in the General Election.

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British Justice Secretary, Jack Straw arrives at his office in London, Monday, March 8, 2010. Straw said the government may reveal more about why convicted child murderer Jon Venables was taken back into custody nine years after he was released on parole. Venables and his friend Robert Thompson were only 10 when they lured toddler James Bulger away from a shopping center in Liverpool in 1993 and beat him to death by an isolated railway line.

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British Justice Secretary, Jack Straw arrives at his office in London, Monday, March 8, 2010. Straw said the government may reveal more about why convicted child murderer Jon Venables was taken back into custody nine years after he was released on parole. Venables and his friend Robert Thompson were only 10 when they lured toddler James Bulger away from a shopping center in Liverpool in 1993 and beat him to death by an isolated railway line.

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"I know him very well. He's a good friend of mine and has been for very many years and I'm very proud of that"


Conor Murphy Mar 18 2010 6:37 AM from Belfast Telegraph
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Britain's Secretary of State for Justice Jack Straw arrives for the weekly cabinet meeting at Downing Street on March 9, 2010 in London, England. A poll released today suggests that Labour and the Conservatives have almost equal support in the key marginal seats to be fought in the General Election.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Britain's Secretary of State for Justice Jack Straw arrives for the weekly cabinet meeting at Downing Street on March 9, 2010 in London, England. A poll released today suggests that Labour and the Conservatives have almost equal support in the key marginal seats to be fought in the General Election.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Britain's Secretary of State for Justice Jack Straw arrives for the weekly cabinet meeting at Downing Street on March 9, 2010 in London, England. A poll released today suggests that Labour and the Conservatives have almost equal support in the key marginal seats to be fought in the General Election.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Britain's Secretary of State for Justice Jack Straw arrives for the weekly cabinet meeting at Downing Street on March 9, 2010 in London, England. A poll released today suggests that Labour and the Conservatives have almost equal support in the key marginal seats to be fought in the General Election.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Britain's Secretary of State for Justice Jack Straw arrives for the weekly cabinet meeting at Downing Street on March 9, 2010 in London, England. A poll released today suggests that Labour and the Conservatives have almost equal support in the key marginal seats to be fought in the General Election.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Britain's Secretary of State for Justice Jack Straw arrives for the weekly cabinet meeting at Downing Street on March 9, 2010 in London, England. A poll released today suggests that Labour and the Conservatives have almost equal support in the key marginal seats to be fought in the General Election.

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British Justice Secretary, Jack Straw arrives at his office in London, Monday, March 8, 2010. Straw said the government may reveal more about why convicted child murderer Jon Venables was taken back into custody nine years after he was released on parole. Venables and his friend Robert Thompson were only 10 when they lured toddler James Bulger away from a shopping center in Liverpool in 1993 and beat him to death by an isolated railway line.

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British Justice Secretary, Jack Straw arrives at his office in London, Monday, March 8, 2010. Straw said the government may reveal more about why convicted child murderer Jon Venables was taken back into custody nine years after he was released on parole. Venables and his friend Robert Thompson were only 10 when they lured toddler James Bulger away from a shopping center in Liverpool in 1993 and beat him to death by an isolated railway line.

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