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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

I understand that the Joint Committee on Human Rights will publish its report into this draft remedial order this Friday. I hope the Government will pay due attention to its findings. Can the Minister say a little about that in her concluding remarks? This draft order also goes a considerable way to dealing with the ECHR issues highlighted by the Northern Ireland High Court ruling in February, as well as one highlighted by the Northern Ireland Court of Appeal in September. As I understand it, the remaining issues, including next of kin participation in investigations and disclosure of sensitive information, will be dealt with in forthcoming primary legislation. I hope the Minister can confirm that this is the case.

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