Hermon delighted by U-Turn on OTRs
North Down MP Lady Sylvia Hermon has expressed her delight at the Government’s sudden withdrawal of the OTRs legislation.
Speaking after the Secretary of State’s announcement, she said: “My strong opposition to the OTRs legislation is already well documented. So, I’m absolutely delighted with the Government’s decision - even at this late stage - to withdraw this morally bankrupt piece of legislation. I remain disappointed, nevertheless, that Peter Hain refused to confirm that the Northern Ireland judiciary would never have operated the appalling scheme as originally proposed by the Bill.”
The Ulster Unionist MP continued:
“If the Government dares to revisit this issue again, my opposition will remain firm and uncompromising. Murderers should face justice and nothing short of that will do. There should never be an amnesty for terrorist criminals.”