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Government response to independent review of terrorist supervision

17 December 2020

Proposing MP
Robert Buckland Con
South Swindon
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Justice
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement addresses the government's response to an independent review of terrorist supervision under MAPPA following a terror attack in London.

Action Requested

The minister announces that key changes recommended by Jonathan Hall QC have been implemented, including legislative changes through the Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill and the creation of a National Security Division within the National Probation Service to enhance the supervision of terrorism-risk offenders.

Key Facts

  • Usman Khan attacked and killed Jack Merritt and Saskia Jones in November last year.
  • Jonathan Hall QC was appointed as the Government’s Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation.
  • The Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill introduces powers for judges to define crimes as terror-related and requires high-risk offenders to undergo polygraph tests while on licence.
  • A new National Security Division in the National Probation Service will double the number of probation staff dedicated to terrorism-risk offender supervision.
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