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IRA: Libya

Asked by Claire HannaSocial Democratic & Labour PartyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 19 June 2025UIN 58280

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will publish the Shawcross report into compensation for UK victims of Gaddafi-sponsored IRA terrorism.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

The UK Government has profound sympathy for UK victims of Qadhafi-sponsored Irish Republican Army terrorism and indeed for all victims of the Troubles. The Shawcross Report was commissioned by the previous government as an internal report drawing on a series of private and confidential conversations. We will keep decisions on publication regarding the Shawcross Report under review.

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