Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Indemnity for Special Representative on UK Victims of Qadhafi-sponsored IRA terrorism

14 January 2020 · Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Proposed by Andrew Murrison Con South West Wiltshire

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At a glance

Key points

  • The appointment of Mr William Shawcross as Special Representative on UK victims of Qadhafi-sponsored IRA terrorism is discussed.
  • Mr Shawcross will investigate the number of people affected and the compensation due from Libyan sponsorship of IRA terrorism.
  • The FCO proposes to indemnify Mr Shawcross against any liability arising from his role, as previously announced in October 2019.

Issue summary

The statement discusses the appointment and indemnity arrangement for Mr William Shawcross as Special Representative on UK victims of Qadhafi-sponsored IRA terrorism.

Action requested

Mr Shawcross will investigate the feasibility of calculating the number of people affected by Libyan-sponsored IRA terrorism and the compensation due to them. The FCO proposes to indemnify him against any liability arising from this role, as previously notified to Parliament in October 2019.

Key facts

  • Mr William Shawcross is appointed as Special Representative on UK victims of Qadhafi-sponsored IRA terrorism.
  • His initial task is to investigate the number of people affected and compensation due from the Libyan Government.
  • The FCO proposes to indemnify Mr Shawcross against any liability arising from his role in good faith.
  • Parliament was notified of this contingent liability intention on 15 October 2019.
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