Al-Sweady Inquiry Report Debate

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Department: Ministry of Defence
Wednesday 17th December 2014

(9 years, 11 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Astor of Hever Portrait Lord Astor of Hever
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My Lords, I listened to part of the Statement as it was made in the House of Commons, and I think the suggestion was made that we should be talking to the legal profession to see whether there is some way to cut down the costs and simplify the process in the future. As I understood it, the Secretary of State responded favourably to that. Let us hope that it is one way forward.

Lord Freeman Portrait Lord Freeman (Con)
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My Lords, I welcome the sensible and clear conclusion of the inquiry. Will my noble friend bear in mind that, if there was any move to transfer responsibilities from British justice to the International Court of Justice, there would be serious misgivings on many sides of this House?

Lord Astor of Hever Portrait Lord Astor of Hever
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My Lords, yes. I am well aware of the point my noble friend makes.