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Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill

The hon. Gentleman makes an important point; it is not perhaps germane to the legislation, but it is important. As we saw on Second Reading, there is a wide understanding across the House of the very difficult, complex and nuanced nature of the decisions that are taken and then the activities that are undertaken as a consequence of these authorisations. This absolutely should be properly resourced and staffed; that should go without saying. The payback for that resourcing is that these people should also be accountable, with some measure of independent oversight of their activities.

1.15 pm

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Reference

682 c571 

Session

2019-21

Chamber / Committee

House of Commons chamber
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