Attorney General’s Office: Conflicts of Interest

Debate between Lucy Rigby and Desmond Swayne

Thursday 23rd January 2025 Commons Chamber

[The Solicitor General]

I very much agree with my hon. Friend. The undermining of this foundational principle of our legal system has been extremely cynical.

[Sir Desmond Swayne (New Forest West) (Con)]

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?

[The Solicitor General]

I do not agree, I am afraid.