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Written question asked by Lord Caine (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 August 2026. It was answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 July 2026 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Independent Expert on Paramilitary Group Transition to Disbandment

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the work to date of Fleur Ravensbergen, Independent Expert on paramilitary group transition to disbandment, since her appointment on 23 September 2025.

Answer

Fleur Ravensbergen is undertaking this scoping exercise independently of the Government. To protect the independence of this role we have not been assessing her work as it progresses. We expect to receive her report in the Autumn and will take time to carefully and thoroughly consider it.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2502
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Independent Expert on Paramilitary Group Transition to Disbandment
Link
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