Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 December 1998. It was answered by Lord Williams of Mostyn (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 December 1998.

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Williams of Mostyn, Lord

Question

Further to the Written Answer by Lord Williams of Mostyn on 7 December (c68WA), whether the main provisions of the Human Rights Act 1998 will be "implemented as a whole" throughout the United Kingdom, or whether they will be implemented earlier in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, in respect of the powers of the elected and other public authorities, by virtue of the devolution legislation. [HL 290].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 290; 595 c141-2WA

Session

1998-99

Subjects

Devolution Human rights Jurisdiction Northern Ireland Scotland Wales

Legislation

Human Rights Act 1998