Northern Ireland: Guardsmen Wright and Fisher (Hansard, 14 October 1997)

HL Deb 14 October 1997 vol 582 c166WA 166WA

§ Lord Westbury
asked Her Majesty's Government:
What progress there has been towards the release from prison in Northern Ireland of Guardsmen Wright and Fisher.

§ Lord Dubs
Following Mr. Justice Girvan's judgment of 2 July 1997, the cases of the guardsmen are being considered afresh. Concurrently Mr. Justice Girvan's judgment is being appealed and this is scheduled to be heard on 4 August 1997.