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Written question asked by Dennis Canavan (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 May 1993. It was answered by Lord Mayhew of Twysden on Thursday, 20 May 1993 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Northern Ireland Office

Question
Whether he will introduce legislation to give people being interrogated by the RUC the opportunity of access to a solicitor before signing any confession.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
225 c294-5W;225 c292-3W
Session
1992-93
Subjects
Confessions Legal representation Northern Ireland Police interrogation Rights of accused Solicitors