Lords highlights the importance of the rule of law

Debate

Baroness Smith of Cluny (Labour), Advocate General for Scotland, will put forward the debate and respond on behalf of the government.

This is a general debate. During debates, members put their experience to good use to discuss current issues and draw the government's attention to concerns.      

Members speaking

Contributing members are expected to include:

• Lord Burnett of Maldon (Crossbench), Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales
• Lord Hermer (Labour), Attorney General
• Lord Marks of Henley-on-Thames (Liberal Democrat), Barrister
• Lord Sandhurst (Conservative), former Deputy High Court Judge.

Get involved

• Watch live on Parliament TV.
• Read the Lords Hansard transcript  (available up to three hours after the debate).

Explore background information  

• Find out more about the issues the debate covers in the House of Lords Library briefing.  
• Learn more about how the House of Lords checks and challenges government. 

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