Attorney General’s Office: Conflicts of Interest Debate

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Desmond Swayne

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Business of the House
Thursday 23rd January 2025

(1 day, 14 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lucy Rigby Portrait The Solicitor General
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I very much agree with my hon. Friend. The undermining of this foundational principle of our legal system has been extremely cynical.

Desmond Swayne Portrait Sir Desmond Swayne (New Forest West) (Con)
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Sections 46 and 47 of the legacy Act enjoyed unanimous support in both this House and the other place. It is the Government’s choice to repeal those sections that has raised the question before us today and opened up the possibility of compensating Gerry Adams, isn’t it?

Lucy Rigby Portrait The Solicitor General
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I do not agree, I am afraid.

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