Patrick Finucane: Supreme Court Judgment

Joy Morrissey Excerpts

Monday 30th November 2020 Commons Chamber

[Brandon Lewis]

I am sure that the right hon. Gentleman appreciates that every case is different and has to be assessed on its merits. That is how the judicial process and the police process work. It is right that we allow the police process to do its work. We have seen that evidence, including some evidence to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee, from Operation Kenova, is bringing out information and understanding that was not there about things that happened many decades ago. There are good examples of new bits of information and evidence and of how evidence can be assessed differently as techniques have changed, which recent work has shown, particularly Operation Kenova. That is positive, but we will assess the matter after the processes are completed so that we continue to ensure that we fulfil our article 2 obligations.

[Joy Morrissey (Beaconsfield) (Con)]

Has my right hon. Friend spoken to the Irish Government about this matter?