The Lord Chancellor’s Oath
“I, …. ……, do swear that in the office of Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain I will respect the rule of law, defend the independence of the judiciary and discharge my duty to ensure the provision of resources for the efficient and effective support of the courts for which I am responsible. So help me God.”
Extracts from speech given by Robert Buckland QC at his Lord Chancellor swearing-in ceremony in July 2019.
“…. I have sworn an Oath that I will defend the independence of the judiciary and respect the rule of law. It is the safeguard of fairness and freedom in our society, providing for important principles like equality under the law and access to justice. And for me, this has far more than formal relevance.”
“….And I will work hard to maintain our international reputation for excellence we have when it comes to our legal services and our judiciary.
Here at home, I want people to have confidence in a justice system that is fair, open and accessible, that protects victims and makes our streets safer – a justice system of which we can all be proud and whose values will and must endure.”
Extract from the Policy paper Looking to the Future, Mediation and the ground for divorce, presented to Parliament by the Lord Chancellor Lord Mackay of Clashfern – April 1995
Other Objectives
3.13 Some consultees suggested that, in addition to the above, the objectives ought to include a concern for ‘justice’. There was, however, a wide divergence in what these responses described, and no clear definition of ‘justice’ in divorce proceedings emerged from consultation.
It is an extraordinary admission to Parliament from a Lord Chancellor that The Law Commission, The Law society and assorted professionals and academics in the field of family law cannot provide a clear definition of “Justice in divorce proceedings”.
What chance of justice in divorce and financial settlement proceedings or of upholding the Rule of Law then?!?
Please Support us in establishing “Justice in divorce proceedings”
INTRODUCTION
THE TOLL OF MISERY