Call for an independent investigation into reports of alleged racism and harrassment in the judiciary

Early day motion 715, tabled 13 July 2020 by Barry Gardiner (Labour). Signed by 8 members.

This House notes with grave concern the investigation by Eastern Eye newspaper into allegations of discrimination against and harassment of BAME judges by other members of the judiciary; expresses concern that no member of either the Judicial Executive Board or the Judges Council that advises the Lord Chancellor has any members from a black and minority ethnic background; and urges the Secretary of State for Justice and the Lord Chancellor to initiate an independent investigation into those matters.

Signatures by party: Labour 6, Liberal Democrat 1, Scottish National Party 1.