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Debate between Thomas Docherty and Jonathan Djanogly(14 years, 1 month ago)
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Mr Djanogly
My hon. Friend has made strong representations in support of the court, and they were well received. The decision will be taken shortly before the Christmas recess.
Thomas Docherty (Dunfermline and West Fife) (Lab)
Will the Lord Chancellor update the House on the Government’s thinking on prisoners having the right to vote?
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Debate between Thomas Docherty and Jonathan Djanogly(14 years, 4 months ago)
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Mr Djanogly
The answer to that is yes, especially in the context of an increased use of technology.
Thomas Docherty (Dunfermline and West Fife) (Lab)
On Sunday evening, Radio 4’s “File on 4” programme made serious allegations about Isle of Man shipping companies’ involvement in sanction-busting shipments of arms to Sudan. Given that the Secretary of State has responsibility for the relationship between the Isle of Man and the UK Government, will he hold urgent discussions with the Isle of Man Chief Minister to ascertain what, if any, truth there is to those allegations?