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National Security Bill

Proceeding contribution from Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 1 March 2023. It occurred during Debate on bills on National Security Bill.

Moved by

Lord Sharpe of Epsom

16: Clause 3, page 4, line 13, at end insert—

“(ba) as a lawyer carrying on a legal activity, or”

Member's explanatory statement

This amendment creates a defence to the offence in Clause 3 for lawyers carrying on legal activities.

17: Clause 3, page 4, line 14, after “with” insert “, or in relation to UK-related activities carried out in accordance with,”

Member's explanatory statement

This amendment clarifies that the defence in subsection (7)(c) applies where a person assists a foreign intelligence service carrying out UK-related activities in accordance with an agreement with the UK.

About this proceeding contribution

Reference

828 c277 

Session

2022-23

Chamber / Committee

House of Lords chamber
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