§ Lord Hyltonasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they have commissioned any studies into the administration of justice in Northern Ireland under the Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Acts and the Prevention of Terrorism Acts, since the Reports of the Gardiner Committee (1975) and the Bennett Committee (1979) and, if so, with what result.
The Earl of GowrieMy right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland announced on 26th May 1982 his intention to establish an independent review of the operation of the Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1978. It is intended that the review will take account of the conclusions of the noble Earl, Lord Jellicoe's inquiry into the Prevention of Terrorism (TemporaryProvisions) Act 1976, so far as they affect Northern Ireland.