Karl Simoneau
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The Right Honourable Karl Simoneau MP | |
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| Leader of the United Socialist Party | |
| Assumed office 18 November 2018 | |
| Deputy | Josephine Lefevre |
| Preceded by | Jean Oak |
| Deputy Leader of the Opposition Shadow Vice President Shadow Home Secretary | |
| Assumed office 18 November 2018 | |
| Leader | Niamh Cooper |
| Preceded by | Jean Sinclair |
| Secretary of State for Justice | |
| In office 7 May 2015 – 17 August 2018 | |
| President | Allegra Harman (2015 - 2018) Ken Turin (2018) Niamh Cooper (2018) |
| Preceded by | Dominique Hulet |
| Succeeded by | Dominique Hulet |
| Member of Parliament for Maubeuge | |
| Assumed office 7 May 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Marc Francois |
| Majority | 5,671 (10.5%) |
| Director of Public Prosecutions | |
| In office 1 November 2000 – 1 November 2005 | |
| Appointed by | Jean O'Hanlon |
| Preceded by | Michel Callaud |
| Succeeded by | Valerie Chartier |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 September 1962 Maubeuge, Chronohavre, Ordennya |
| Political party | PSU |
| Other political affiliations | Coalition of Socialists & Democrats (2007 - 2018) Labour (Before 2007) |
| Spouse | Victoire Alexandre (m. 2007) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Oured Metropolitan University |
Karl Simoneau (born 2 September 1962) is a barrister, a PSU Member of Parliament for Maubeuge, and the current Leader of the United Socialist Party. He previously served as Secretary of State for Justice from May 2015 until August 2018, and as Director of Public Prosecutions from 2000 to 2005, appointed by President Jean O'Hanlon.