Debates between Duke of Montrose and Lord Kerr of Kinlochard during the 2017-2019 Parliament

Wed 28th Mar 2018
European Union (Withdrawal) Bill
Lords Chamber

Committee: 11th sitting (Hansard - continued): House of Lords

European Union (Withdrawal) Bill

Debate between Duke of Montrose and Lord Kerr of Kinlochard
Duke of Montrose Portrait The Duke of Montrose (Con)
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I had a son who worked in the European court. As far as I understand it, if an issue comes up which is relevant to the United Kingdom, it is unlikely that a United Kingdom judge would be part of the panel asked to rule on it.

Lord Kerr of Kinlochard Portrait Lord Kerr of Kinlochard
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There will be no United Kingdom judge: when we are not members of the European Union, we will not be entitled to have a judge at the European Court of Justice. The noble and learned Lord, Lord Hope, is absolutely right, I am afraid.