Investigation into conduct of judges in the trial of Roselane Driza

"The Lord Chancellor and the Lord Chief Justice strongly believe that the public must have confidence in judges, and take seriously any allegations against them of misconduct. At the same time, they must bear in mind that judges are also private citizens who are entitled to a private life."

"The Lord Chancellor and the Lord Chief Justice have considered carefully the issues that have arisen about the conduct of two Immigration Judges, one of whom also sits as a Recorder, following the trial of Ms Roselane Driza. They have concluded that there are sufficient grounds to ask the Office for Judicial Complaints to carry out a preliminary investigation to assist them in determining whether there is any cause for them to exercise their disciplinary powers. In particular the Lord Chancellor and Lord Chief Justice are concerned about the allegation that Mr Khan and Ms J employed Ms Driza as a cleaner when she was ineligible to work in this country."

"Neither Mr Khan nor Ms J will be sitting in their judicial capacity whilst these investigations are ongoing."

"On a more general note, the Lord Chancellor and Lord Chief Justice have great confidence in the professionalism and high standards of the judiciary as a whole and consider it unfortunate if these allegations are seen as calling this into question."