Proceeding contribution from Lord Strasburger (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 19 July 2016. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Investigatory Powers Bill.
Investigatory Powers Bill
My Lords, this debate on who should appoint the judicial commissioners was discussed at length in the Joint Committee, and we heard lots of
evidence on it. The conclusion was that the commissioners might be a little more independent if they were appointed by the Lord Chief Justice rather than by the Prime Minister. Certainly, the perception of their independence would be greatly enhanced if it were that way round and the appointments were not made by the Prime Minister.
Secondary information
- Type
- Proceeding contribution
- Reference
- 774 c631
- Session
- 2016-17
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Lords chamber
- Subjects
- Costs Electronic surveillance Intelligence services Judiciary Powers Public appointments Staff Telecommunications Investigatory Powers Tribunal Investigatory Powers Commissioner
- Legislation
- Investigatory Powers Bill 2015-16 to 2016-17
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