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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Keith Vaz (Labour), on Monday, 23 May 2005, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 24 members in total.

LORD FALCONER AND JUDICIAL REFORM

That this House welcomes the commitment of the Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer, to reform of the judicial system; commends the positive steps he has taken to modernise the constitutional agenda, including a strong commitment to diversity; notes that the reforms will modernise the legal system through the creation of a Judicial Appointments Commission as well as giving greater access to justice for millions of people; and encourages Lord Falconer to continue his work in transforming the British legal system.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

LORD FALCONER AND JUDICIAL REFORM (162A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Oliver Heald (primary, Conservative) and tabled on Thursday, 26 May 2005. It has been signed by 34 members in total.
leave out from `welcomes' to end and insert `the retention of the post of Lord Chancellor and his role in securing the independence of judges; notes that English judges and courts were respected at home and abroad prior to the appointment of the present Lord Chancellor; further notes that the new Supreme Court has the same powers and duties as its predecessor, but will cost much more money; and calls on the Lord Chancellor to make sure that judicial changes do not lower standards in the appointment of judges and that changes to tort law and legal aid do not lead to unacceptable restrictions on access to justice.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
162 
162A1 
Session
2005-06
Other sponsors
Greg Pope
Ann Cryer
Andrew Dismore
Clive Efford
Betty Williams
Subjects
Judiciary Judicial Appointments Commission for England and Wales Lord Chancellor's Department Modernisation Reform Legal systems
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk