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I love judges, and I love courts. They are my ideals, that typify on earth what we shall meet hereafter in heaven under a just God.

But one way or another, judges perform a very vital function in our society. They have a risky job and they are entitled to security.

Unfortunately, what many people forget is that judges are just lawyers in robes.

What is it that makes us trust our judges? Their independence in office and manner of appointment.

All judges have cases that touch our passions deeply, but we all struggle constantly with remaining impartial.

As soon as I got up on that stage, and I remembered how welcoming and warming the judges, their presence is, and it was just all uphill from there.

I remain mindful that the role of a judge is a limited one and that judges can't solve every problem. But at the same time, judges play a crucial role in safeguarding liberty and protecting the rights of all citizens.

I have a huge admiration for the House of Lords, I have a huge admiration for the people who work in the House of Lords, they're great public servants and they do an absolutely tremendous job.

I love being a judge, and I anticipate being a judge for the rest of my life.