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Written question asked by Lord Laird (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 November 2000. It was answered by Lord Irvine of Lairg (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 November 2000.


Irvine of Lairg, Lord

Question
What are the costs to the taxpayer of the unsuccessful separate actions brought in the Northern Ireland Court by Mr Lawrence Rushe and the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission seeking to prevent the screening of the BBC "Panorama" programme on 9 October on the Omagh bombing. [HL 4272].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 4272; 618 c105WA
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Courts Crimes of violence Bombings Broadcasting programmes Legal costs Northern Ireland Television Omagh Panorama