I understand that point and, again, that is the purpose of all the amendments we have made. The hon. Gentleman will know that I was not comfortable with the Bill that I inherited because, as there would be a gap in investigations, I did not believe it could be article 2 compliant. Amendments have been introduced that completely change that and I believe that the Bill is now compliant, but that will undoubtedly be tested. Only when it is tested and the results come forward can anybody actually say that the Bill is article 2 compliant, as Government lawyers truly believe it is.
Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Chris Heaton-Harris
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 6 September 2023.
It occurred during Debate on Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill.
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