Member

The normalisation of justice and security arrangements in Northern Ireland, when it is safe to do so and compatible with the interests of justice, is a priority for this Government. Therefore, without prejudging any future consultation, the Secretary of State has asked officials to examine over the next two years how Northern Ireland could move away from these provisions when the time is right. However, at this time, further progress on the Northern Ireland security situation is required before we can be confident that non-jury trial provisions are no longer required.