§ Mr. DismoreTo ask the Minister of State, Lord Chancellor's Department what advice his Department gives to members of the judiciary as to the content of speeches, with reference to language that could be interpreted as discriminating on grounds of sex, race or sexuality.[82825]
§ Mr. HoonThe Lord Chancellor expects judges to exercise personal responsibility in such matters, in order to ensure that nothing they say or do undermines the image of the judiciary as being impartial and even-handed towards all members of the community.