Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Bill

I support the amendments, as they certainly improve the Bill, and I am pleased that the Government have listened to the points raised in earlier debates. The amendments provide reassurance that the Government truly expect the provisions to be temporary. I am also pleased that the affirmative resolution procedure will be used to renew them. That will ensure that the Government need to review the operation of non-jury trials in Northern Ireland and consider whether they are still necessary. It will also ensure that the final responsibility lies with Parliament as a whole to make the decision. I certainly support the amendments.