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Proceeding contribution from Lord Dodds of Duncairn (Democratic Unionist Party) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 30 November 2005. It occurred during Debate on bill on Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Bill 2005-06..


Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Bill

The Minister says that there are measures to deal with the situation. How do we deal with a situation where someone is before a court and is linked to a paramilitary organisation and involved in criminality and organised crime? Is there not a real danger that a jury, in such circumstances, would be frightened to convict? What is the rationale for doing away with the provision that would allow, in such cases, a Diplock court to continue?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
440 c312-3 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Administration of justice Army Costs Juries Evidence Intimidation Judges Northern Ireland Police Organised crime Powers Proscribed organisations Terrorism Security Trials Scheduled offences
Legislation
Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Bill 2005-06
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk