Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 February 1998. It was answered by Lord Sewel (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 February 1998.
Sewel, Lord
- Question
- Whether they will introduce amendments to the Scotland Bill to ensure the independence and impartiality of the judiciary in Scotland after devolution by prohibiting the removal of a judge in the Court of Session unless he has been found guilty of serious misconduct or inability to discharge his duties by an independent and impartial tribunal established by law; and, if not, why not. [HL 194].
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL 194; 585 c110WA
- Session
- 1997-98
- Subjects
- Disciplinary proceedings Devolution Judiciary Judges Dismissal Scotland Scottish Parliament
- Legislation
- Scotland Bill 1997/98
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