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PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk

The Judicial Oath is in conflict to 1994 law that introduced favors for justice

The Criminal Justice & Public Order act 1994 section 48, (reduction in sentences for guilty plea) ushered in a discounted reward principle for confessions/information from a defendant in respect to persons conscience, (which is a favour by the Judge in the administration of justice) & is forbidden

Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 7/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 7/100,000
Background
The Judicial Oath required to be taken by all judges swears to serve justice "without fear or favour, affection or ill will" The 1994 and subsequent acts create a favour. The Judge is sworn not to give any favour. The 1689 Claim of Right act has these articles: "That forceing the leidges to depone against themselves in capital crymes however the punishment be restricted is contrary to law". & "By imposing oaths contrary to law". The Judicial Oath became contrary to law after 1994 & Is coercion