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Speaker's ruling from Speaker in the House of Commons on Monday, 12 February 2001.


: Ruling that "as notice of appeal has been lodged by Mr Al-Megrahi, the case is now sub judice

Ruling that "as notice of appeal has been lodged by Mr Al-Megrahi, the case is now sub judice. Under our rules, the question to which the hon Gentleman refers has properly been removed from the Order Paper. ... in the adjournment debate in Westminster Hall; will be able to discuss the wider issues arising from the Lockerbie case", in response to point of order from Mr Dalyell relating to the unusual nature of the Lockerbie trial and parliamentary procedures.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
363 c36 
Session
2000-01
Procedure
Sub judice rule
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Appeals Bombings Debates Parliamentary procedure Parliamentary questions Scope of debate Lockerbie
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk