Written question asked by Lord Hylton (Crossbench) on Tuesday, 13 December 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 December 2016. It was answered by Lord Dunlop (Conservative) on Thursday, 22 December 2016 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.
Terrorism: Northern Ireland
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they are considering for offering rehabilitation and amnesty to members of militant groups in Northern Ireland who are willing to renounce violence and to pursue their aims by exclusively political and democratic means.
- Answer
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There was never any justification for paramilitary groups in Northern Ireland and there is none today. The UK Government is committed to working with the Northern Ireland Executive to end paramilitary activity through the measures agreed in the Fresh Start Agreement, and to supporting legitimate and accountable community organisations. This Government believes in the rule of law and does not support amnesties.
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- HL4071
- Session
- 2016-17
- Subjects
- Northern Ireland Terrorism
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- 2016-12-22 12:31:49 +0000
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