Questions & Answers
Q1
Direct Answer
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Discussions around establishing a commission on the policing of the 1984-85 miners' strike in England and Wales.
What discussions has he had with the Home Secretary on the establishment of a commission on the policing of the 1984-85 miners' strike?
There are no plans to establish an independent inquiry into the policing of the miners' strike in 1984-85 in England and Wales.
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Q2
Partial Answer
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Context
More than 11,000 UK miners were arrested during the dispute of 1984-85. Many faced trials, injuries, and blacklisting, with some dying with an unjust criminal record. An independent review in Scotland led to pardons for miners convicted there.
Can the Minister say if the miners in the UK can expect a pardon from the Government? Does he acknowledge that a full inquiry into the policing of the miners' strike is the only means of justice for those miners who were the backbone of this nation?
There are no plans to establish an independent inquiry into the policing of the miners' strike in 1984-85 in England and Wales. The focus should be on ensuring that the current policing system is the best it can be, given significant changes since 1984-85. All related files have been transferred to the National Archives for public review.
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Assessment & feedback
The Minister did not address the specific request about pardons or acknowledge the need for an inquiry.
Focus On Ensuring Current Policing System Is Best
Referencing Significant Changes Since 1984-85
Response accuracy