Proceeding contribution from Lord Hain (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 13 December 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill on Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Bill.

Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Bill

Following the questions raised about the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission, I can tell the House that I have just received some ex cathedra information in order to, as it were, revise my memory. The commission supported the principle of retaining access to some form of non-jury trial. It did, it is fair to say, favour the use of the Criminal Justice Act 2003. However, as I have already explained, we do not think that that is the right approach given the circumstances in Northern Ireland. I hope that that satisfies the hon. Member for North Down (Lady Hermon), and that she now feels able to march into the Lobby to support us on this matter.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 454 c906
Session: 2006-07
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Devolved matters Crime Administration of justice Armed forces Juries Intelligence services Licensing Emergency powers Intimidation Judges Private sector Northern Ireland Protection Police Powers Proscribed organisations MI5 Police Service of Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission Terrorism Security Regulation Trials Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice for Northern Ireland Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Department of the Director of Public Prosecutions Extortion Scheduled offences
Legislation: Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Bill 2006-07
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Bill

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