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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Trimble (Conservative). It was answered by Baroness Royall of Blaisdon (Labour) on Thursday, 15 January 2009.


Northern Ireland: Bill of Rights

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what proposals they have to consult on the advice received from the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission concerning a possible bill of rights for Northern Ireland.
Answer

My Lords, the Government intend to consult publicly on this issue. We will decide on the timing of this consultation, and the form that it will take, once Ministers have given due consideration to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission’s report. We recognise that there is a diverse range of opinion on this issue and look forward to hearing all views during our consultation.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
706 c1321 
Session
2008-09
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Bill of Rights Northern Ireland Public consultation Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk