BIBLE OATHS IN COURT

Early day motion 540, tabled 8 October 2013 by Jim Shannon (DUP). Signed by 10 members.

That this House expresses concern at the proposals by the Magistrates' Association (MA) to remove the traditional religious aspect of court oaths; recognises that this historic change is unnecessary as there is already an option of an opt-out for those who don't wish to reference God or swear by a Holy Text; and urges the MA to re-think this proposal and take into account that the Bible is bound up in the entire constitution of our monarchy and institutions of this country and there is no possible reason for any change.

Signatures by party: DUP 6, Labour 3, Liberal Democrat 1.