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Terrorism Bill

The hon. Member for Beaconsfield (Mr. Grieve) referred to an amendment that had not been selected, but we have an opportunity to discuss the clause. I think he agrees with the Government that proscription is an important weapon in the fight against terrorism. He mentioned the word ““glorification””: there was some discussion about that yesterday, and the Committee settled its opinion. Proscription is an important weapon in the fight against terrorism, but more would be required than for an individual member of an organisation to make glorifying statements. The organisation itself would have to be aligned with those opinions. It should also be stressed that glorification of terrorism applies only when an audience can reasonably be expected to infer that what is being glorified is conduct that should be emulated in existing circumstances. Glorification of terrorism in itself is not sufficient ground for proscription.