Written question asked by Joe Hendron (Social Democratic & Labour Party), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 February 1997. It was answered by John Wheeler (Conservative) on Monday, 3 February 1997 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

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Northern Ireland Office

Question

What factors underlie his Department's delay in responding to the Thornton Report concerning the `Casement Three', sent to his office on 11th June 1996; when he plans to respond to the report and what assessment he has made of the implications of the submission from Peter Thornton QC relating to the Casement Three.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

289 c500W; 13297;13298;13299

Session

1996-97

Subjects

Criminal proceedings Appeals Convictions Homicide Northern Ireland Prisoners Life imprisonment Kelly, Sean Kane, Patrick Timmons, Michael