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Written question asked by Lord Morrow (Democratic Unionist Party) on Monday, 27 March 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 April 2017. It was answered by Lord Dunlop (Conservative) on Monday, 10 April 2017 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Gareth Malachy Doris

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government, following the conviction of Gareth Malachy Doris for fuel laundering offences, whether the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland will revoke his licence in accordance with the terms of the Good Friday Agreement.

Answer

Protecting the safety and security of the people of Northern Ireland will always be our first priority.

Prisoners released under the terms of The Northern Ireland (Sentences) Act 1998 will have been released on either a Life or a Determinate licence, depending on the sentence handed down by the courts at the time of conviction. The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland may suspend the licence of an individual released under the terms of this Act if he believes that the person concerned has broken or is likely to break a condition of the licence, providing the licence handed down by the courts has not expired. Individuals released by the courts on a Determinate licence would be eligible for a licence suspension until the date their licence expires and those released on a life licence will remain eligible for a licence suspension for the remainder of their lives.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL6325
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Convictions Fuels Northern Ireland Terrorism Tax evasion Doris, Gareth Malachy
Link
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