Written question asked by Ian Murray (Labour) on Thursday, 7 March 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 13 March 2024 (named day). It was answered by Lord Jack of Courance (Conservative) on Wednesday, 13 March 2024 on behalf of the Scotland Office.
Scotland Office: Defamation
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, with reference to paragraphs 7.16 and 7.17 of the Ministerial Code, on how many occasions Ministers in his Department have informed the Law Officers that they are the defendants in a libel action in (a) their personal capacity, (b) their official position and (c) both since 19 December 2019.
- Answer
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As per paragraph 2.13 of the Ministerial Code, it is not possible to disclose whether Law Officers have or have not provided advice on such matters. Paragraph 2.13 states: “The fact that the Law Officers have advised or have not advised and the content of their advice must not be disclosed outside Government without their authority”.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 17539
- Session
- 2023-24
- Subjects
- Defamation Scotland Office
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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- 2024-03-13 11:23:44 +0000
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