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Proceeding contribution from Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party) 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

Not everyone in Northern Ireland is at it. Some of us have said all along that the process should always be undertaken inclusively and that, as far as possible, all parties should hear the same thing at the same time in the same terms. That would reduce an awful lot of resentment and suspicion. The hon. Gentleman gave the game away, because he said that he is now happy to play the politics of concession of the week. The DUP is happy to claim its concession of the victims commissioner from last week, so we do handstands about that, but there will be head staggers next week when the on-the-runs legislation appears. That is no way to run a peace process or build confidence.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
438 c657 
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