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Written question asked by Lord Beith (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 2 May 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 17 May 2024. It was answered by Lord Bellamy (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 May 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.

Privy Council Office Judicial Committee

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they intend to bring forward Orders in Council to allow judges from relevant overseas jurisdictions to be appointed to serve on the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.

Answer

The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has a jurisdiction beyond the UK and serves as the final court of appeal for many Commonwealth and other jurisdictions. From time to time, the work of the Judicial Committee has been augmented with the jurisprudence and expertise brought by appellate judges from jurisdictions beyond the UK.

The Lord Chancellor welcomes and approves Lord Reed’s proposal to invite judges outside the UK to sit on the Judicial Committee, and the necessary work is in train.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4318
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Judges Privy Council Office Judicial Committee
Link
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