Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 60521

Judiciary: Conduct

Tabled: 17 June 2025
Answered: 20 June 2025

Question

Rachael Maskell

Labour (Co-op)York Central

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if she will review the Guide to Judicial Conduct.

Answer

Sarah Sackman
The Lord Chancellor and Lady Chief Justice have a joint responsibility for judicial discipline. However, to preserve judicial independence, the statutory responsibility for the guidance of the judiciary, including for setting the conduct standards for the...

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