Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Peter Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party), on Wednesday, 23 June 1999, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 2 members in total.

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ACTION OF RESIDENT MAGISTRATE BERNADETTE KELLY

That this House deplores the comments of Resident Magistrate Bernadette Kelly while sentencing two elected Northern Ireland Assembly Members whom the Police had indicated had been helpful in restoring calm during street incidents in Londonderry; condemns the Resident Magistrate for suggesting that the Assembly Members should resign their seat; and recognises the clear political content and bias contained in her remarks.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

756 

Session

1998-99

Subjects

Northern Ireland Magistrates Political impartiality Sentencing

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk