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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Scotland of Asthal (Labour) in the House of Lords on Monday, 5 December 2005. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Terrorism Bill.


Terrorism Bill

No. It would be clear from the circumstances that the ordinary, average bookseller one has in mind would not endorse any act of terrorism. It would also be clear that the articles were not being purveyed to promote terrorism. However, there are other circumstances that we have had indications of where material is gathered together. All of it is of a terrorist nature, explaining how to construct bombs, how to target people and details on a whole set of nefarious practices. The circumstances under which such material is sold make it clear that it is for a restricted audience. Perhaps the material is stored at the back of the shop. All these things are evidential—


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
676 c468 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Disclosure of information Common law Evidence Incitement Libraries Internet Prosecutions Publications Terrorism Research Speeches Academic freedom Encouragement of terrorism
Legislation
Terrorism Bill 2005-06
Link
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