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Republican Supreme Court.

Oral Answers to Questions — Ireland. – in the House of Commons at on 11 July 1922.

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Photo of Mr William Gritten Mr William Gritten , Hartlepools, The

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asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that proceedings brought in the High Court of Justice in Southern Ireland are being restrained in obedience to injunctions issued by the Republican Supreme Court; and will he state under what authority such powers are exercised by the Supreme Republican Court?

Photo of Mr Winston Churchill Mr Winston Churchill , Dundee

I would refer the hon. Member to my reply to a question on this subject by the hon. and gallant Member for Bath on the 14th ultimo.

Photo of Mr William Gritten Mr William Gritten , Hartlepools, The

Is the judiciary in the South of Ireland in a state of complete, or partial paralysis?

Photo of Mr Winston Churchill Mr Winston Churchill , Dundee

I should say nearer complete than partial.

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