Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Geoffrey Cox and Michael Tomlinson

Thursday 3rd October 2019 Commons Chamber

[The Attorney General]

I could not have put it better than that. I agree with every word that my right hon. Friend said. As I have had cause to say in the House only recently, we have one of the finest judiciaries in the world. Throughout the world, they are beacons of impartiality and independence, and the House should do all it can to promote, protect, and preserve those values. I agree that a US-style process of appointment would not be in the interests of this country and I do not think I can improve on the way he put it.

[Michael Tomlinson (Mid Dorset and North Poole) (Con)]

5. What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the unduly lenient sentence scheme.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Geoffrey Cox and Michael Tomlinson

Thursday 1st November 2018 Commons Chamber

[The Attorney General]

I am most obliged, Mr Speaker. I am afraid that I did not quite catch my hon. Friend’s question, but if it referred to me in the video, I think that I am best taking the fifth amendment.

[Michael Tomlinson (Mid Dorset and North Poole) (Con)]

Can the Attorney General confirm that EU citizens should have no concerns about their legal rights, especially given the Prime Minister’s commitment that they will be guaranteed in all circumstances?

[The Attorney General]

Yes, I agree entirely.