Whether they are considering the possibility of introducing legislation to limit the role of the judiciary in interpreting international human rights obligations by which the United Kingdom is bound. [HL 1867]. - The Government have no current plans to do so.

Whether they are considering the possibility of introducing legislation to limit the role of the judiciary in interpreting international human rights obligations by which the United Kingdom is bound. [HL 1867]. - The Government have no current plans to do so.

In the light of the view expressed in The Times on 20 February by the Master of the Rolls, Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, that the courts system may seize-up because of a funding shortfall, whether they will increase public expenditure on the courts. [HL 1805].

In the light of the view expressed in The Times on 20 February by the Master of the Rolls, Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, that the courts system may seize-up because of a funding shortfall, whether they will increase public expenditure on the courts. [HL 1805].

Under what circumstances they consider it constitutionally appropriate for ministers to criticise publicly the decision of the judiciary. [HL 1803].

Under what circumstances they consider it constitutionally appropriate for ministers to criticise publicly the decision of the judiciary. [HL 1803].

On how many days in 2002 each Lord of Appeal in Ordinary sat for the purpose of judicial business in (a) the House of Lords and (b) the Privy Council. [HL 1754]. - Includes table.

On how many days in 2002 each Lord of Appeal in Ordinary sat for the purpose of judicial business in (a) the House of Lords and (b) the Privy Council. [HL 1754]. - Includes table.

Whether they will give effect in the United Kingdom to the guidance on judicial appointments contained in Recommendation No R(94)12, adopted by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on 11 October 1994, namely that (i) the authority taking the decision on the selection and career of judges...

Whether they will give effect in the United Kingdom to the guidance on judicial appointments contained in Recommendation No R(94)12, adopted by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on 11 October 1994, namely that (i) the authority taking the decision on the selection and career of judges...

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Chancellor on 10 February 2003 at 644 c76WA, whether there is any other profession whose members are appointed to senior positions on the recommendation of a Minister of the Crown because it helps consumers by providing 'a quality mark'. [HL 1634].

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Chancellor on 10 February 2003 at 644 c76WA, whether there is any other profession whose members are appointed to senior positions on the recommendation of a Minister of the Crown because it helps consumers by providing 'a quality mark'. [HL 1634].

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Chancellor on 10 February, 644 c76WA, whether the Lord Chancellor participates either directly or indirectly with the appointment of Treasury Counsel. [HL 1635].

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Chancellor on 10 February, 644 c76WA, whether the Lord Chancellor participates either directly or indirectly with the appointment of Treasury Counsel. [HL 1635].

On how many occasions during the past two years the Lord Chancellor has sat in a judicial capacity. [HL 1595]. - Includes figures.

On how many occasions during the past two years the Lord Chancellor has sat in a judicial capacity. [HL 1595]. - Includes figures.

Whether they consider the prohibition against torture and inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment to be protected by the Bill of Rights 1688-89 and the common law. [HL 1560].

Whether they consider the prohibition against torture and inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment to be protected by the Bill of Rights 1688-89 and the common law. [HL 1560].

In the event that Parliament decides in accordance with the Prime Minister's and the Lords Chancellor's opinion that the House of Lords should be wholly appointed, what will be the future position as regards (a) the total size of the House; (b) the status of elected hereditary Peers; (c) the...

In the event that Parliament decides in accordance with the Prime Minister's and the Lords Chancellor's opinion that the House of Lords should be wholly appointed, what will be the future position as regards (a) the total size of the House; (b) the status of elected hereditary Peers; (c) the...

What change has been made to the form of the Writ of Summons issued to Lords Spiritual and Lords Temporal by the Crown Office (Forms and Proclamation Rules) (Amendment) Order 2002. [HL 1565].

What change has been made to the form of the Writ of Summons issued to Lords Spiritual and Lords Temporal by the Crown Office (Forms and Proclamation Rules) (Amendment) Order 2002. [HL 1565].

Which Minister of the Crown is at present directly and personally answerable to Parliament for the appointment of Queen's Counsel in Scotland. [HL 1433].

Which Minister of the Crown is at present directly and personally answerable to Parliament for the appointment of Queen's Counsel in Scotland. [HL 1433].

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Chancellor on 27 January 2003, 643 c127WA, whether the recommendations made by the Lord Chancellor to Her Majesty the Queen about which advocates to Northern Ireland she should appoint as Queen's Counsel are in practice, if not in form, in accordance with...

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Chancellor on 27 January 2003, 643 c127WA, whether the recommendations made by the Lord Chancellor to Her Majesty the Queen about which advocates to Northern Ireland she should appoint as Queen's Counsel are in practice, if not in form, in accordance with...

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Chancellor on 22 January 2003 at 643 c97WA, whether by parity of reasoning the system of appointment of Queens Counsel should be extended, in the interests of consumers, to the appointment of junior counsel; and if not, why not. [HL 1301].

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Chancellor on 22 January 2003 at 643 c97WA, whether by parity of reasoning the system of appointment of Queens Counsel should be extended, in the interests of consumers, to the appointment of junior counsel; and if not, why not. [HL 1301].

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Chancellor on 7 January 2003 at 642 c167WA, why direct and personal answerability by the Lord Chancellor to Parliament is considered appropriate and necessary for decisions regarding the appointment of Queens Counsel. [HL 1042].

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Chancellor on 7 January 2003 at 642 c167WA, why direct and personal answerability by the Lord Chancellor to Parliament is considered appropriate and necessary for decisions regarding the appointment of Queens Counsel. [HL 1042].

Whether they will amend the guidance given to government departments by the Cabinet Office on the Human Rights Act 1998 in February 2000 to include and be consistent with the guidance subsequently given by the Lord Chancellor to departments about Explanatory Notes on Bills, indicating that they should identify the...

Whether they will amend the guidance given to government departments by the Cabinet Office on the Human Rights Act 1998 in February 2000 to include and be consistent with the guidance subsequently given by the Lord Chancellor to departments about Explanatory Notes on Bills, indicating that they should identify the...

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Chancellor on 7 January 2003, 642 c167WA, what are perceived to be the benefits and costs to consumers resulting from the current system of appointment of Queen's Counsel. [HL 1043].

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Chancellor on 7 January 2003, 642 c167WA, what are perceived to be the benefits and costs to consumers resulting from the current system of appointment of Queen's Counsel. [HL 1043].

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Chancellor on 7 January 2003, 642 c167WA, which Minister of the Crown is at present directly and personally answerable to Parliament for the appointment of Queen's Counsel in Northern Ireland. [HL 1044].

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Chancellor on 7 January 2003, 642 c167WA, which Minister of the Crown is at present directly and personally answerable to Parliament for the appointment of Queen's Counsel in Northern Ireland. [HL 1044].

Further to the answer by the Lord Chancellor on 12 December 2002, 642 c377-8, why the power to recommend to the Sovereign who should be appointed Queen's Counsel should be retained by the Lord Chancellor, and not delegated instead to the Lord Chief Justice, who is independent of the Executive....

Further to the answer by the Lord Chancellor on 12 December 2002, 642 c377-8, why the power to recommend to the Sovereign who should be appointed Queen's Counsel should be retained by the Lord Chancellor, and not delegated instead to the Lord Chief Justice, who is independent of the Executive....

How many applications have been made during the past five years for leave to intervene in cases before the Appellate Committee of the House of Lords; and how many applications have been granted. - Inc table. [HL 4839].

How many applications have been made during the past five years for leave to intervene in cases before the Appellate Committee of the House of Lords; and how many applications have been granted. - Inc table. [HL 4839].