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Report of the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation on the operation in 2018 of the Terrorism Acts

19 March 2020

Proposing MP
Priti Patel Con
Witham
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement addresses the submission of a report by Jonathan Hall QC, the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation, on the operation of the Terrorism Acts in 2018.

Action Requested

Copies of the report will be available in the Vote Office and published on GOV.UK. The Minister will carefully consider the report's contents and recommendations before formally responding at a later date.

Key Facts

  • Jonathan Hall QC is the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation.
  • The report covers the operation of the Terrorism Acts in 2018.
  • Section 36(5) of the Terrorism Act 2006 requires laying this report before the House.
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