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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 24 Feb 2021
Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill

"It is a pleasure to follow the Solicitor General. Given the seriousness and sensitivity of these matters, it is right to recognise the challenging but constructive engagement that we have had with the Government throughout the passage of this Bill. I again pay tribute to colleagues in the other place. …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 27 Jan 2021
Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill

"It is a pleasure to follow the Solicitor General, but I am sure he will understand when I say that I would much prefer to have been following the Minister for Security, the right hon. Member for Old Bexley and Sidcup (James Brokenshire). We wish him well, and I want …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 27 Jan 2021
Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill

"I think I might put the first part of what the right hon. Gentleman said on my election leaflets the next time around. On the second part of what he said, I respect entirely the point he made. I listened carefully to the Solicitor General and I will explain in …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 27 Jan 2021
Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill

"I appreciate the Solicitor General giving way and I am reassured by much of what he says, but having just said that the Government would not accept amendment 1 because of the need to be consistent across the law, will he comment on the fact that it is still an …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 22 Jun 2020
Extradition (Provisional Arrest) Bill [Lords]

"It is a pleasure to close this debate for the Opposition with you in the Chair, Madam Deputy Speaker, and to follow my good friend, the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon).

This has been an insightful and productive—albeit brief—exchange on a Bill that is short and technical, but which …..."
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Written Question
Unlawful Killing (Recovery of Remains) Bill
Tuesday 27th June 2017

Asked by: Conor McGinn (Independent - St Helens North)

Question to the Attorney General:

To ask the Attorney General, if he will publish any legal advice sought by or given to the Government on the Unlawful Killing (Recovery of Remains) Bill.

Answered by Jeremy Wright

Advice from the Law Officers is covered by legal professional privilege and is subject to a long-standing convention, which prevents disclosure of the advice (or even the fact that the Law Officers have been consulted) outside Government.