Question
T1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Answer
Since the last Justice orals, I have sworn my oath as Lord Chancellor to uphold the independence of the judiciary and mark the opening of the legal year. We continue to clear up the mess left by the previous Conservative Government as we build a modern justice system, delivering the fast and fair justice that victims deserve. Our landmark Courts and Tribunals Bill has had its Third Reading in this place and is progressing in the other place, and we continue our action for victims by rolling out specialist rape and sexual offence courts to improve their experience of the justice process. We are launching Respond, the latest phase of our Enough campaign, and we have announced legislation that will help thousands of young adults who lack mental capacity to benefit from their child trust fund savings. I had the honour of representing the UK at the United Nations General Assembly, reaffirming our commitment to the international rule of law. Let me also take this opportunity to congratulate the UK’s candidate for the International Court of Justice, Professor Dapo Akande, who has been elected to the Court; the UK is back on the world stage and I wish him well in his new role.8% point-scoring 25% vibes
Verdict: GREEN (82/100)
The question asked for a statement of the Minister's departmental responsibilities, and the reply gives one. It names specific areas of work, including Lord Chancellor duties, the Courts and Tribunals Bill, rape and sexual offence courts, the Enough campaign, child trust fund legislation, and international work. Some of the surrounding wording is general, but the named responsibilities give a reader enough concrete detail to move on.
How we got there
| Question item | Coverage | Specificity | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whether the Minister will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. | Addressed | Direct | The question asks for a statement on the Minister's departmental responsibilities, and the reply gives one, covering his Lord Chancellor duties, the Courts and Tribunals Bill, rape and sexual offence courts, the Enough campaign, child trust fund legislation, and his UN and ICJ-related international work. These are named programmes and activities rather than vague gestures, though some of the surrounding rhetoric is platitudinous. |