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Written question asked by Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 2 November 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 November 2021. It was answered by Amanda Milling (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 November 2021 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Employment: Human Rights

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Written Statement of 23 February 2021, State Immunity Act 1978: Remedial Order, HCWS788, when she plans to lay before Parliament a draft remedial order in response to the Supreme Court judgement in the case of Benkharbouche v Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs [2017] UKSC 62.

Answer

The FCDO has been extensively engaged in preparing to respond to the Supreme Court's ruling. Work is not yet complete, but we plan to lay a draft remedial order before Parliament as early as possible in 2022.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
68395
Session
2021-22
Related items
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Employment Human rights Judgements Supreme Court Embassies
Link
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