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Written question asked by Richard Shepherd (Conservative) on Wednesday, 29 January 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 February 2014. It was answered by Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 25 February 2014 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Charter of Fundamental Rights (EU)

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice pursuant to his contribution on 19 November 2013 on the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, what meetings he has had with officials to determine a suitable test case; what time limit he has set for his Department to identify a suitable test case; and when he intends to report to Parliament on progress made.

Answer

Officials from the Ministry of Justice are working with colleagues across government to identify a suitable case in which to make clear our position on the legal effect of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. We are seeking to do so as soon as possible; the timescale will depend upon when such a case arises.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
185717; 576 c244W
Session
2013-14
Related items
EU Charter of Fundamental Rights
Tuesday, 19 November 2013
Proceeding contributions
House of Commons
Subjects
Charter of Fundamental Rights (EU)
Link
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