§ Lord Hyltonasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they intend that there should he a comprehensive response on behalf of the various government departments affected by the judgment of the European Court of Human Rights, given on 4 May 2001, concerning the cases of Jordan, Kelly, McKerr and Shanaghan v United Kingdom; if not, why not; and if so, when. [HL2853]
§ The Lord Privy Seal (Lord Williams of Mostyn)On 19 March, the United Kingdom's response to these judgments was sent to the Secretariat of the Council of Europe, with a view to its being considered by the Committee of Ministers at a forthcoming meeting. The Government believe that the package of remedial action will constitute full and effective implementation of the judgments. We await the views of the Committee of Ministers.