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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

41: Clause 14, page 12, line 23, leave out “as it has effect under the law of” and insert “in”

Member's explanatory statement

This amendment clarifies the scope of subsection (1)(a).

42: Clause 14, page 12, line 27, after “person” insert “(other than in the exercise of a public function)”

Member's explanatory statement

This amendment restricts Clause 14(1)(d) to participation in political processes otherwise than in the exercise of public functions. The exercise of public functions is caught by Clause 14(1)(b).

43: Clause 14, page 12, line 27, after “in” insert “relevant”

Member's explanatory statement

This amendment reflects the changes to the definition of political processes by Lord Sharpe’s amendments to clause 14, page 12, line 36 and clause 14, page 13, line 1.

44: Clause 14, page 12, line 29, after “person” insert “(other than in the exercise of a public function)”

Member's explanatory statement

This amendment restricts Clause 14(1)(e) to participation in legal proceedings otherwise than in the exercise of public functions. The exercise of public functions is caught by Clause 14(1)(b).

About this proceeding contribution

Reference

828 cc299-301 

Session

2022-23

Chamber / Committee

House of Lords chamber
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