Schedule 2 - Special Tribunal
Northern Ireland (Offences) Bill
9:45 am
Does the hon. Gentleman accept that some of us who support him on the amendment believe that he has taken the argument a little too far? He is in danger of deluding himself and the rest of us into thinking that we are talking about a serious court and a judge who needs to be up to speed with recent cases and case law. The construct of the legislation will ensure that the special tribunal is immune from any consideration of reality, law and justice. A judge from “The X Factor” or “Strictly Come Dancing” would be as relevant and purposeful as a judge from the courts.