Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Judd (Labour). It was answered on Tuesday, 27 March 2007.

Terrorism

Question: My Lords, I thank my noble friend for that brief reply. I am sure that she would join me in expressing appreciation to the noble Lord for the thorough and important piece of work that he has undertaken. Does she agree that the credibility of the definition at the centre of our security and legislative arrangements is essential? Will the Government therefore give special attention to what the noble Lord recommends on the difference between influencing and intimidating target audiences, on including racial or ethnic causes in the definition, and on the role of the Attorney-General in extraterritorial cases and the issues to be considered by him? Does she agree that, notwithstanding the conclusion of the noble Lord, very careful consideration is needed of the position of those who may be faced with similar tyranny and state terrorism to that faced by Nelson Mandela in apartheid South Africa?

Answer: My Lords, I assure my noble friend that we share his appreciation for this very thorough piece of work. We will give every consideration to all the recommendations made by the noble Lord, Lord Carlile.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 690 c1549
Session: 2006-07
Oral question type: 1st Supplementary
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Related items: The definition of terrorism. A report by the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation, Lord Carlile of Berriew Q.C.
Thursday, 15 March 2007
Command papers
House of Commons
Subjects: Terrorism Definition of terrorism
Link: View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk