Written question asked by Lord Alli (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 17 July 2003. It was answered by Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean (Labour) on Thursday, 17 July 2003.

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Symons of Vernham Dean, Baroness

Question

Lords statement on what is their position on the cases that have been brought under the United States' Alien Tort Statute against British companies in relation to their activities in third countries. [HL 3984].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 3984; 651 c153-4WA

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Administration of justice Business Human rights Jurisdiction Overseas companies Torts South Africa USA Apartheid