INDEPENDENCE OF THE JUDICIARY

Early day motion 2397, tabled 19 June 2006 by Keith Vaz (Labour). Signed by 25 members.

That this House notes with regret that judges and the judicial system have become the target of unjustified criticism; agrees with the Leader of the House that British judges hold a reputation for fairness and knowledge of the law that is world class; and believes that the responsibility for setting strict, unambiguous and appropriate guidelines for the punishment of serious offenders lies with the Government and Parliament.

Signatures by party: Labour 15, Liberal Democrat 5, Conservative 3, Plaid Cymru 2.