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Speaking in the House of Lords on 19 May 2026

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Secondly, we need the Bill to avoid endless legal disputes in future; for example, the clauses on interim custody orders will put beyond doubt that the Carltona principle applied in the context of those orders. The Bill will also ensure that all Troubles-related cases can be investigated, one way or another.

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