Seanad debates
Tuesday, 24 June 2003
European Convention on Human Rights Bill 2001: Report and Final Stages.
I have no doubt, however, that if it was established that a person was wrongfully convicted in breach of the European convention, the Government would make such a recommendation to the President. It is surplusage to provide in the legislation that a person can write a letter to a Minister in order to make a recommendation to the Government. While I understand the spirit in which the amendment is tabled, it is unnecessary in the circumstances.
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