Oral Answers to Questions — Rule of Law (Lord Chancellor's Speech)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 18 Rhagfyr 1973.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Mr Edward Heath Mr Edward Heath , Bexley 12:00, 18 Rhagfyr 1973

My noble Friend was dealing not with a particular group of measures but with the criticism of a judge of the High Court. The hon. Gentleman is right that the constitution depends on the support of Parliament which is elected by the consent of the people. My noble Friend was saying that, with a motion on the Order Paper, a judge cannot defend himself, but he is entitled to put the facts plainly before the public, and that was what he was doing.