PARLIAMENTARY EARLY DAY MOTION
LORD FALCONER AND JUDICIAL REFORM (22 May 2005)
Motion Details
That this House welcomes the commitment of the Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer, to reform of the judicial system; commends the positive steps he has taken to modernise the constitutional agenda, including a strong commitment to diversity; notes that the reforms will modernise the legal system through the creation of a Judicial Appointments Commission as well as giving greater access to justice for millions of people; and encourages Lord Falconer to continue his work in transforming the British legal system.
Sponsored by:
Keith Vaz (Labour)
EDMS Sponsor By Party
Party
Votes
%
Labour
13
52%
Conservative
8
32%
Independent
4
16%
Sponsor List (25 sponsors)
Party
Member
Constituency
Lab
Janet Anderson
Ind
Jeremy Corbyn
Islington North
Lab
Sir David Crausby
Lab
Mrs Ann Cryer
Lab
Mr Andrew Dismore
Lab
Clive Efford
Eltham and Chislehurst
Lab
Dr Hywel Francis
Con
Christopher Fraser
Con
Dame Cheryl Gillan
Con
Charles Hendry
Ind
Mr Stephen Hepburn
Lab
Tony Lloyd
Con
Mrs Anne Main
Ind
John McDonnell
Hayes and Harlington
Con
David Mundell
Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Con
Dr Andrew Murrison
South West Wiltshire
Lab
Albert Owen
Ind
Mr Andrew Pelling
Lab
Mr Greg Pope
Lab
Stephen Pound
Lab
Alan Simpson
Con
Dame Caroline Spelman
Lab
Keith Vaz (Sponsor)
Con
Sir John Whittingdale
Maldon
Lab
Mrs Betty Williams
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