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Written question asked by Naomi Long (Alliance) on Thursday, 15 January 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 January 2015 (named day). It was answered by Theresa Villiers (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 January 2015 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Child Sexual Abuse Independent Panel Inquiry

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if she will include Kincora Boys' Home in the independent inquiry into historical child sex abuse, established by the Home Office, in order to allow potential witnesses not to be constrained by the Official Secrets Act.

Answer

It remains my view that the inquiry chaired by Sir Anthony Hart is the best forum to consider the allegations surrounding Kincora.

As you may be aware the Attorney General for England and Wales has written to the Chairman of the Inquiry and provided an undertaking in the usual format about the admissibility and use of evidence given by a witness who co-operates with the Inquiry. This undertaking covers any offences arising under the Official Secrets Act.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
220899
Session
2014-15
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Offences against children Kincora Children's Home Child Sexual Abuse Independent Panel Inquiry
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk