I must admit that I was more favourably disposed towards some of these provisions, but the Minister has convinced me that I was wrong. He has told us that these provisions are unnecessary. They are in effect a very long text message, which apparently the public are going to consider over their breakfast tables, reminding judges of what the existing law is. Is he comfortable with using this House and this legislation for that purpose?
National Security Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Carlile of Berriew
(Crossbench)
in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 18 January 2023.
It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL)
and
Debate on bills on National Security Bill.
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