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Proceeding contribution from Lembit Opik (Liberal Democrat) 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

I am slightly confused. The Minister says that the Government intend to enforce zero tolerance of criminal behaviour. Then, under pressure, he says that it must be taken account of in the round, which does not sound like zero tolerance to me. The irony is that I can see a case for not enforcing zero tolerance, but once again the Government seem to be saying two different things—they say zero tolerance in the Chamber, but they say nothing of the sort in Northern Ireland.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
440 c352-3 
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