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Written question asked by Lord Dykes (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Davies of Oldham (Labour) on Monday, 2 March 2009.


Gaza

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will make representations to the Government of Israel proposing that the compensation settlement by the Government of Israel to the family of James Miller following his shooting in May 2003 should provide a precedent for similar payments to any Gazan civilian victims of the recent military action.
Answer

The agreement between the family of James Miller and the Government of Israel was a private settlement between the parties. Any other compensation matters are a matter for the Israeli Government.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1264; 708 c120WA
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Compensation Armed conflict Civilians Homicide Israel Palestine Middle East Gaza Miller, James
Link
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