The DPP will be answerable to the Assembly for the use of resources and the administration of its office—that is very clear—but not for individual prosecution decisions, which are entirely for the independent DPP. It is important at the point of devolution that that is made absolutely clear and enshrined in the institutions.
Northern Ireland Bill (Allocation of Time)
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Paul Goggins
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 4 March 2009.
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Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Northern Ireland Bill.
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