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St Helena: Civil Proceedings

Asked by Andrew RosindellReform UKForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 20 October 2025UIN 81811

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has held with the Governor of St Helena on his signification of the Saint Helena Civil Litigation (Costs) Ordinance 2025.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

This legislation is currently subject to an ongoing judicial review. The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not comment on ongoing legal proceedings. The role of the Governor of St Helena in relation to legislation is set out in the St Helena Constitution.

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