Charlie Dewhirst

Charlie Dewhirst

Conservative — Bridlington and The Wolds

Speaking in the House of Commons on 3 June 2026

Debate

Supreme Court Dillon Judgment: Policy Implications

Contribution

May I echo the Secretary of State’s comments in relation to the sad passing of Sir Desmond Rea? In response to the Dillon judgment, a Northern Ireland spokesperson said on 7 May: “We welcome the clarity provided today by the Supreme Court, which has confirmed that the ICRIR is fully equipped to deliver human rights-compliant investigations”. Does the Secretary of State therefore accept that the courts have determined that the ICRIR as presently constituted is sufficiently independent to conduct its investigations? If so, why is there any need to make these cumbersome changes in his proposed Bill?

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