Written question asked by Lord Chadlington (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 31 January 2005. It was answered by Lord Falconer of Thoroton (Labour) on Monday, 31 January 2005.

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Falconer of Thoroton, Lord

Question

Whether (a) membership of a fox hunt, or (b) membership of the Countryside Alliance is fully compatible with service in office as a member of the judiciary or magistracy; and whether such membership would place constraints on a judge's freedom; and whether any members of the judiciary or magistracy have been given any guidance, advice or instruction since 1997 about the compatability of membership of campaigning organisations with service in office as a judge or magistrate by (a) the Lord Chancellor; (b) the Department of Constitutional Affairs, and (c) any other Government department, and, if so, whether any such advice referred specifically to Amnesty International, the Countryside Alliance or involvement in any campaign against a ban on foxhunting. [HL 714;HL 715]. - Inc fact that copies of guidance to the full-time judiciary on outside activities and interests were placed in Library.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

669 c3-4WA; HL 714;HL 715

Session

2004-05

Subjects

Conduct Conflict of interests Judiciary Hunting Foxes Membership Protest Magistrates Amnesty International Countryside Alliance