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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Thompson Supreme Court Judgment

17 December 2025 · Northern Ireland Office

Proposed by Hilary Benn Lab Leeds South

Justice & Courts

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Supreme Court issued a judgment in the Thompson case on 2025-12-17
  • The Government will take time to fully consider the judgment, especially regarding Operation Kenova's request for naming STEAK KNIFE
  • The Government intends to return to the House with a final view on the matter

Issue summary

The statement addresses the Supreme Court's Thompson case judgment and its implications.

Action requested

The Government will take time to fully consider the judgment, particularly regarding Operation Kenova's request for naming STEAK KNIFE, and will return to the House with a final view.

Key facts

  • The Supreme Court delivered a unanimous judgment in the Thompson case.
  • The case has wide-ranging implications.
  • Operation Kenova requested the Government to name STEAK KNIFE.
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