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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 26 February 2025

Debate

Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial) Order 2024

Contribution

The Secretary of State has spoken, for example, of his hopes regarding inquests. The Clonoe case has been talked about tonight, and it is very controversial. Again, nine silks and another 10 barristers were there for three weeks. They are not cheap. I am not talking about the rights and wrongs, but about the costs. I am not surprised that the Secretary of State allows himself to talk in public about these things maybe being folded into the ICRIR, because frankly, if not, this is going to go on ad infinitum, and we will be having this debate in 2040.

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