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UK: Judge sues Ministry of Justice for race discrimination - Peter Herbert takes action over recommendation that he receive warning for his remarks on racism within judiciary

15 March 2016

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"A judge is suing the Ministry of Justice for race discrimination after it recommended that a formal warning be made against him for remarks he made last year about racism and the judiciary.

Peter Herbert, chair of the Society of Black Lawyers, is a human rights barrister who sits as a part-time recorder and as a judge in employment and immigration tribunals. He also holds an OBE."

See the article: Judge sues Ministry of Justice for race discrimination - Peter Herbert takes action over recommendation that he receive warning for his remarks on racism within judiciary (Guardian, link)

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