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Department: Ministry of Justice

Oral Answers to Questions

Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick Excerpts
Tuesday 8th September 2015

(9 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Andrew Selous Portrait Andrew Selous
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We obviously share my hon. Friend’s concerns about what happened at Rainsbrook. There was a rigorous inspection. There will be a further inspection and we will make absolutely sure that the new contractor maintains the highest possible standards.

Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick Portrait Ms Margaret Ritchie (South Down) (SDLP)
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The Good Friday agreement is an international treaty that is hardwired into the provisions of the Human Rights Act 1998 in order to protect the civil liberties and human rights of citizens. Will the Secretary of State or the Minister ensure that there is no repeal of the Human Rights Act?

Dominic Raab Portrait Mr Raab
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We are very mindful of any potential impact of our reform on the Good Friday agreement and the wider settlement. We will pursue our reform of the Human Rights Act with those considerations in mind.