Motion text
This House notes with grave concern the investigation by Eastern Eye newspaper into allegations of discrimination against and harassment of BAME judges by other members of the judiciary; expresses concern that no member of either the Judicial Executive Board or the Judges Council that advises the Lord Chancellor has any members from a black and minority ethnic background; and urges the Secretary of State for Justice and the Lord Chancellor to initiate an independent investigation into those matters.
Signatures (8)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Gardiner, Barry
Labour
Signed on
13 July 2020
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 July 2020
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
15 July 2020
Lavery, Ian
Labour
Signed on
15 July 2020
Stone, Jamie
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
16 July 2020
Webbe, Claudia
Labour
Signed on
20 July 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.