Judicial Independence Debate

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Lord Pearson of Rannoch

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Technical Education and Apprenticeships
Wednesday 7th December 2016

(7 years, 11 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Evans of Bowes Park Portrait The Lord Privy Seal (Baroness Evans of Bowes Park) (Con)
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My Lords, it is the turn of the Cross Benches.

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Lord Henley Portrait Lord Henley
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My Lords, I think that I can only repeat what my noble and learned friend said earlier; we have the utmost faith in the judiciary and will continue to do so.

Lord Pearson of Rannoch Portrait Lord Pearson of Rannoch
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My Lords, do the Government agree that it is an insult to the British people to suggest that they do not understand the rule of law? Is not the truth underlying this Question that those who do not like the referendum result are trying to use the law to overturn it?

Lord Henley Portrait Lord Henley
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My Lords, the noble Lord is tempting me to comment on things that it would not be appropriate for me to comment on.

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