Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Carry-over Extension)

Debate between Alex Burghart and Adam Jogee

Carry-over motion
Tuesday 13th October 2026 Commons Chamber

[Alex Burghart]

I will give way to the hon. Gentleman in a moment, but I will finish my sentence.

[Adam Jogee (Newcastle-under-Lyme) (Lab)]

Why did you not say that?

[Alex Burghart]

Because I was in the middle of speaking. The judge said:

“A 53 year old statement cannot be cross examined, nor can I assess the demeanour of a sheet of A4 paper.”

It is becoming vanishingly difficult to get convictions.