Proceeding contribution from Richard Shepherd (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 27 February 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HC) on European Union (Amendment) Bill.
European Union (Amendment) Bill
We are touching on deep thoughts within our constitutional understanding of these matters. The question that surely arises is: who creates the judges, and by what authority are they judges? The hon. Gentleman will recall that on taking the Crown of England, William culled the judges and made sure that he had those who would pursue the interests he judged to be right. This House ultimately has the power to remove the judges, so therefore, sovereignty surely lies here.
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- 472 c1180
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- 2007-08
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- Constitutions EU law European Union European communities EU integration Referendums Sovereignty Treaties Treaty on European Union UK membership of EU
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- European Communities Act 1972
- European Union (Amendment) Bill 2007-08
- Bill of Rights 1689
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