Judicial Independence

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Justice – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 6 December 2016.

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Photo of Elizabeth Truss Elizabeth Truss The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice 12:00, 6 December 2016

As I said earlier, I frequently make it clear that the independence of the judiciary is a vital part of our constitution and our freedoms. I also think that it is absolutely right that the President of the Supreme Court, who has absolute integrity and impartiality, should make that case as well.