Written question asked by Lord Lamont of Lerwick (Conservative) on Monday, 21 November 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 December 2016. It was answered by Lord Henley (Conservative) on Monday, 5 December 2016 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.

Supreme Court: Judges

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the Lord Chancellor has any responsibility for enforcing that section of the Supreme Court Guide to Judicial Conduct which concerns political activity by a close member of a justice's family.

Answer: The Lord Chancellor has no immediate responsibility. In accordance with the published Supreme Court Judicial Complaints Procedure, the President of the Supreme Court, or his deputy, or the next senior Justice, is responsible for considering complaints about the conduct of Justices depending on who it is about. If formal action is required a tribunal is convened to report to the Lord Chancellor. It would then be for the Lord Chancellor to consider whether to take further action.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL3374
Session: 2016-17
Subjects: Conduct Families Enforcement Judges Political activities Supreme Court Lord Chancellor
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk