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Proceeding contribution from Tom Harris (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 31 October 2005. It occurred during Debate on bill on Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Bill.


Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Bill

I am certainly not suggesting that the IRA, with its current structure, could be maintained in a democratic Northern Ireland. I know that it has been mooted that it could become some kind of veterans’ society or similar social organisation. I make no comment about whether that is a good or bad thing, but if that were the chosen option I hope that no party in Northern Ireland would prevent further progress to a more democratic, devolved Northern Ireland for that reason.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
438 c645 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Admissibility of evidence Bail Administration of justice Arrests Decommissioning Army Juries Evidence Emergency powers Intimidation Northern Ireland Police Organised crime Powers Proscribed organisations Sentencing Vetting Terrorism Security Regulation Trials Anti-terrorism control orders Independent Assessor of Military Complaints Procedures in Northern Ireland Scheduled offences
Legislation
Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Bill 2005-06
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk