Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 47183

Judiciary: Political Impartiality

Tabled: 23 April 2025

Answered: 1 May 2025

Question

Mark Pritchard

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if she will have discussions with senior judges on maintaining political impartiality when making (a) professional and (b) personal comments in public.

Answer

Sarah Sackman

Judges swear in the judicial oath to act "without fear or favour, affection or ill will". They are recognised and respected across the world for their independence, fairness and impartiality.It is for the senior judiciary to give guidance on the...

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