Judiciary (Race and Gender Discrimination) (Hansard, 1 February 1999)

HC Deb 01 February 1999 vol 324 c480W 480W

§ Mr. Corbett
To ask the Minister of State, Lord Chancellor's Department what is the standard of proof used to determine complaints of race or gender discrimination or prejudice against members of the judiciary by other members of the judiciary who are women or from a minority ethnic background. [68488]

§ Mr. Hoon
Having regard to the gravity of the allegation the Lord Chancellor requires clear and convincing proof before he would be satisfied that the complaint was made out.