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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Home Office contingent liability regarding accommodation provision under the Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Act 2011

12 November 2024 · Home Office

Proposed by Dan Jarvis Lab Barnsley North

Justice & Courts

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Home Office is introducing an uncapped contingent liability to cover accommodation costs for individuals under TPIM orders.
  • HM Treasury has approved this new contingent liability.
  • A full departmental minute has been laid before the House of Commons detailing the measure.

Issue summary

The Home Office is introducing a new uncapped contingent liability to cover accommodation costs for individuals subject to Terrorism Prevention Investigation Measures (TPIM) orders.

Action requested

HM Treasury has approved the contingent liability, and a full departmental minute has been laid before the House of Commons detailing this measure. No specific future action is requested beyond this notification.

Key facts

  • The liability concerns Home Office-approved accommodation for TPIM subjects.
  • It addresses potential risks to national security if accommodation cannot be secured.
  • The Government lacked sufficient information to share with housing suppliers, affecting insurance validity.
  • HM Treasury has approved the contingent liability.
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