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Written question asked by Hilton Dawson (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 April 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 May 1998. It was answered by Geoffrey Hoon (Labour) on Tuesday, 5 May 1998 on behalf of the Lord Chancellor's Department.


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Question
To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, what action he intends to take in relation to media coverage of the person formerly known as Mary Bell and the High Court injunction of 30th July 1984.
Answer

Mr. Dawson: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what action he intends to take in relation to media coverage of the person formerly known as Mary Bell and the High Court injunction of 30 July 1984. [40810] Mr. Hoon: It is not for the Government to take action. Any party to the injunction may refer the matter to the court if it is thought that there has been a breach of its terms.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
311 c274W; 40810
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Injunctions Offenders Media Biography Bell, Mary