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Written Question
Prerogative of Mercy
Wednesday 19th January 2022

Asked by: Lord Empey (Ulster Unionist Party - Life peer)

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask Her Majesty's Government how many royal pardons were granted to people with terrorism-related convictions between 1991 and 2003.

Answered by Lord Wolfson of Tredegar - Shadow Attorney General

I can confirm that no applications for Royal Prerogative of Mercy were recommended to Her Majesty the Queen for terrorism related offences between 1991 and 2003.

Written Question
Prerogative of Mercy
Tuesday 21st December 2021

Asked by: Lord Empey (Ulster Unionist Party - Life peer)

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Wolfson of Tredegar on 18 November (HL4189), why their records only date back to 2014; whether they were transferred to other government departments; and if so, which ones.

Answered by Lord Wolfson of Tredegar - Shadow Attorney General

The previous answer of 2014 referred to above was an error. Records held in the Ministry of Justice date back to May 2003 and the answer should have been clear that records therefore date back 18 years. We now know that records were originally held by the Home Office and were transferred to the Ministry of Justice after it was created in May 2007. These records are selected for permanent preservation and are transferred to The National Archives. I can confirm that no applications for Royal Prerogative of Mercy were recommended to Her Majesty the Queen for terrorism related offences during this time.

Written Question
Prerogative of Mercy
Thursday 2nd December 2021

Asked by: Lord Empey (Ulster Unionist Party - Life peer)

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask Her Majesty's Government how many Royal Pardons have been issued to those convicted of terrorism in the last 30 years.

Answered by Lord Wolfson of Tredegar - Shadow Attorney General

Our records date back to 2014 and there were no Royal Pardons issued to those convicted of terrorism in that time.

Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 22 Oct 2021
Assisted Dying Bill [HL]

"My Lords, we are privileged to be in a position to have this debate, express the views of our conscience and have them listened to with respect. Sadly, this is something very rare in our community and we should cherish it.

We are legislators. Therefore, we have our personal belief …..."
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Written Question
Prison Officers: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Tuesday 8th October 2019

Asked by: Lord Empey (Ulster Unionist Party - Life peer)

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether Her Majesty's Prison Service in England and Wales recognises Post Traumatic Stress Disorder as a condition that can justify early retirement on medical grounds for affected staff.

Answered by Lord Keen of Elie - Shadow Minister (Justice)

HMPPS recognises Post Traumatic Stress Disorder as a condition that can lead to early retirement on medical grounds for affected staff. HMPPS has an ill health retirement process in place for all employees, with cases referred to our occupational health providers for expert medical advice and recommendations.

Written Question
Prison Officers: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Tuesday 1st October 2019

Asked by: Lord Empey (Ulster Unionist Party - Life peer)

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask Her Majesty's Government how many staff of Her Majesty's Prison Service have been granted early retirement on medical grounds having been diagnosed as suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in each of the last five years for which figures are available.

Answered by Lord Keen of Elie - Shadow Minister (Justice)

Information on the number of staff who have exited through medical retirement due to a diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is not available as there is no classification for this on the centralised recording of medical retirement.

Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 12 Jul 2016
Crown Dependencies

"My Lords, is the Minister aware that the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man have specific relations with the Irish Republic through our treaties that were developed as part of the peace process in 1998, and that those relationships would need to be dealt with separately, as well as …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 01 Jun 2015
Queen’s Speech

"My Lords, it is interesting where the applause for that comment came from. At this late stage in the evening, it is hard to say things that are unique, but I welcome the noble Lord, Lord Dunlop, to the Front Bench, with the unbounded enthusiasm that we will no doubt …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 16 Jan 2015
Assisted Dying Bill [HL]

"My Lords, one is reluctant to become involved in a debate when so many noble Lords with senior medical and legal experience have been putting forward their interpretations. However, I want to deal with a couple of matters. With this amendment, the noble Lord, Lord Carlile, is clearly adding that …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 16 Jan 2015
Assisted Dying Bill [HL]

"Those are things that we have to probe in Committee. That is what Committee is for. The amendment of the noble Lord, Lord Carlile, has many worthy objectives. If the proposal that the noble Baroness, Lady Finlay, has just enunciated works, and if the professionals who know their business feel …..."
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