Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 March 2003. It was answered by Lord Irvine of Lairg (Labour) on Monday, 3 March 2003.

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Irvine of Lairg, Lord

Question

Whether they will give effect in the United Kingdom to the guidance on judicial appointments contained in Recommendation No R(94)12, adopted by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on 11 October 1994, namely that (i) the authority taking the decision on the selection and career of judges should be independent of the government and the administration; (ii) where constitutional or legal provisions or tradition allow judges to be appointed by the government, there should be guarantees to ensure that the procedures to appoint judges are transparent and independent in practice; and (iii) there should be a special independent and competent body to give the government advice which it follows in practice. [HL 1708].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 1708; 645 c81-2WA

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Judiciary Judges EU action Government Public appointments Ministers