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Terrorism Bill

I am wondering whether the Government’s concern about the amendment moved from these Benches may not arise from the fact that under the existing wording of the clause, a jury would be asked to exercise its common sense as to whether the words used would be likely to encourage terrorism. But if the words suggested in the amendment moved by my noble and learned friend were accepted, prosecution could very easily be frustrated by the defence, who could call a succession of witnesses from the audience who might say that whatever the common sense of the matter might be, they certainly were not encouraged to commit an offence of terrorism. I am therefore rather worried about the amendment moved from these Benches.