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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 October 2025. It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Monday, 20 October 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


St Helena: Civil Proceedings

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has held with the Governor of St Helena on his signification of the Saint Helena Civil Litigation (Costs) Ordinance 2025.

Answer

This legislation is currently subject to an ongoing judicial review. The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not comment on ongoing legal proceedings. The role of the Governor of St Helena in relation to legislation is set out in the St Helena Constitution.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
81811
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Civil proceedings Legal costs St Helena
Link
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