Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Baroness Northover (Liberal Democrat). It was answered by Lord Goldsmith (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 July 2006.

Israel: Tom Hurndall and James Miller

Question: Whether the Attorney-General has responded to the St Pancras coroner’s request to consider whether cases might be brought in the United Kingdom regarding the deaths of Tom Hurndall and James Miller.

Answer: My Lords, I have met both families and their lawyers. I have had detailed discussions with the Israeli authorities, who have been very co-operative, for which I am grateful. Further information is being provided to me from Israel, including evidence gathered in the Israeli investigations. I shall needto consider that carefully before reaching any conclusions. At the same time, the Israeli Attorney-General is reviewing the cases in the light of the concerns I raised with him.

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