Moved by
Lord Marks of Henley-on-Thames
4: Clause 1, page 1, line 13, at end insert—
“(1A) Section (Public interest defence) applies to any offence under this section.”
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment, and others in Lord Marks’ name, are connected to Lord Marks’ amendment after Clause 38 (Public interest defence) to apply a public interest defence to the offences under Clauses 1 to 5 of the Bill and to offences under Section 5(6) of the Official Secrets Act 1989.