§ Mr. FrenchTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he has received the 14th report of the Standing Advisory Commission on Human Rights; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Tom KingThe report has been published today, and copies have been laid before Parliament. It covers the period 1 November 1987 to 31 March 1989.
The report covers a wide range of matters which the commission has considered during the period under review. These include fair employment, the Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1988, electoral law, broadcasting restrictions, emergency legislation, the draft Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order and education.
Copies of my response to the commission's report and of the report itself have been placed in the Library.