Proceeding contribution from Baroness Burt of Solihull (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 23 November 2005. It occurred during Debate on bill on Northern Ireland (Offences) Bill.
Northern Ireland (Offences) Bill
Was the commitment for defendants not to have to appear in court given in writing to the IRA? If victims can be subpoenaed to appear in court, while the perpetrator can be sitting in a pub down the road waiting for the result, how can the court achieve a fair and just result? If the perpetrator cannot even be questioned, how can the court get to the bottom of the matter and achieve a result that is fair and just? Will the Secretary of State explain that?
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- 439 c1537-8
- Session
- 2005-06
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- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Admissibility of evidence Criminal proceedings Appeals Crime Armed forces Crimes of violence Arrests Belfast Agreement Certification Licensing Legal aid scheme Eligibility Jurisdiction IRA Exemptions Offenders Northern Ireland Police Prisoners Proscribed organisations Northern Ireland government Proof of identity Prisoners' release Victims Terrorism Time limits Special Tribunal for Northern Ireland Special Appeal Tribunal for Northern Ireland Special Prosecutor for Northern Ireland
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- Northern Ireland (Offences) Bill 2005-06
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