PARLIAMENTARY EARLY DAY MOTION
Call for an independent investigation into reports of alleged racism and harrassment in the judiciary (12 July 2020)
Motion Details
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.
Sponsored by:
Barry Gardiner (Labour)
EDMS Sponsor By Party
Party
Votes
%
Labour
3
38%
Independent
3
38%
Scottish National Party
1
13%
Liberal Democrat
1
13%
Sponsor List (8 sponsors)
Party
Member
Constituency
Ind
Richard Burgon
Leeds East
Lab
Barry Gardiner (Sponsor)
Brent West
Lab
Ian Lavery
Blyth and Ashington
Ind
John McDonnell
Hayes and Harlington
Lab
Bell Ribeiro-Addy
Clapham and Brixton Hill
SNP
Chris Stephens
LD
Jamie Stone
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Ind
Claudia Webbe
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