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Investigatory Powers Bill

Proceeding contribution from Diane Abbott (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 1 November 2016. It occurred during Debate on bills on Investigatory Powers Bill.

I have no doubt that stakeholders will look at the amended Bill, and if it returns to us from the Lords, there will no doubt be another opportunity to tease out some of these issues.

This Bill has all-party support and that is significant, because getting the balance right between updating legislation to deal with an internet and high-tech age and defending the civil liberties of subjects is very important, and this House is best placed to do that. We have been grateful to Ministers for being willing to listen to Members in all parts of the House in seeking to improve the Bill.

About this proceeding contribution

Reference

616 c849 

Session

2016-17

Chamber / Committee

House of Commons chamber
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