Crime and Courts Bill [HL]

Debate between Baroness Neuberger and Lord Beecham

Tuesday 18th December 2012 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Neuberger]

My Lords, as noble Lords know, I chaired the Advisory Panel on Judicial Diversity a couple of years ago. I have had lengthy conversations with the Minister on this subject. I am absolutely delighted—and want to place it on record—that we have Amendment 8 and that this commitment is now on the statute book. This really is a wonderful day.

[Lord Beecham]

My Lords, the Opposition are delighted to join in this outbreak of consensus and congratulate the Minister on a very statesmanlike response.