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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Publication of the Intelligence and Security Committee’s Report on Northern-Ireland Related Terrorism

05 October 2020 · Prime Minister

Proposed by Boris Johnson Con Uxbridge and South Ruislip

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At a glance

Key points

  • Publication of the Intelligence and Security Committee's Report on Northern-Ireland Related Terrorism is addressed by Boris Johnson on 2020-10-05
  • The report focuses on the threat posed by Dissident Republican groups
  • The Government will formally respond to the report and the CHIS Bill is in Parliament for Second Reading

Issue summary

The statement addresses the publication of a report by the Intelligence and Security Committee on Northern Ireland-related terrorism, focusing on the ongoing threat posed by Dissident Republican groups.

Action requested

The Government welcomes the report's conclusions and will formally respond to it in due course. The CHIS (Criminal Conduct) Bill introduced on September 24 is currently undergoing its Second Reading in Parliament to provide legal certainty for the use of covert human intelligence sources in criminal conduct.

Key facts

  • The threat from Dissident Republican groups remains at SEVERE level.
  • The CHIS (Criminal Conduct) Bill was introduced to Parliament on 24 September and is having its Second Reading today.
  • The report endorses the use of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (CHIS) in criminal conduct when strictly necessary and proportionate.
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