My Lords, these two amendments raise genuine points of concern. As the Bill is written, border guards and other officials are being put in a more privileged position than police forces. Under the Terrorism Act 2000, the police have to apply to a court for judicial approval of such actions, so I am supportive.
Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Hylton
(Crossbench)
in the House of Lords on Monday, 17 December 2018.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill.
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