Written question asked by Lord Laird (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Tunnicliffe (Labour) on Monday, 21 July 2008.

Northern Ireland: Bill of Rights

Question: asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Written Answer by Lord Rooker on 5 February (WA 171) concerning the chairman of the Northern Ireland Bill of Rights Forum, how they knew that Mr Sidoti has experience and understanding of human rights, including international human rights instruments, particularly the European Convention on Human Rights, a track record of leadership and proven ability to establish consensus among politically and socially divergent groups; and who proposed him for the position.

Answer: I refer the noble Lord to the previous Answers of 2 July 2008, Official Report, col. WA 42 and 19 February 2008, Official Report, col. WA 45.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 4316; 703 c215WA
Session: 2007-08
Related items: Northern Ireland: Bill of Rights Forum
Tuesday, 5 February 2008
Written questions
House of Lords; Northern Ireland: Bill of Rights
Wednesday, 2 July 2008
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House of Lords; Northern Ireland: Bill of Rights
Tuesday, 19 February 2008
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House of Lords
Subjects: Public appointments Northern Ireland Bill of Rights Forum
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