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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Thursday, 30 November 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 December 2023. It was answered by Mike Freer (Conservative) on Friday, 8 December 2023 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.

Constitutional Reform Act 2005

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will (a) repeal the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 and (b) re-establish the Appellate Committee of the House of Lords.

Answer

The Constitutional Reform Act 2005 provided for the Supreme Court to assume the jurisdiction of the Appellate Committee, established the independent Judicial Appointments Commission, and shared responsibilities for the administration of justice between the Lord Chancellor and the Lord Chief Justice. The Act is therefore the statutory basis of a broad sweep of constitutional matters, and it continues to underpin relationships with the judicial branch of the state.

It is not a current priority to review the arrangements that resulted from the 2005 Act or to assess whether further legislative changes might be necessary. The Supreme Court is rightly held in high esteem not just within the UK but also overseas, and the Lord Chancellor remains committed to maintaining an effective partnership with the judiciary within the legal framework the Act created.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4658
Session
2023-24
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
House of Lords Appellate Committee
Legislation
Constitutional Reform Act 2005
Link
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