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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Scotland of Asthal (Labour) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 7 December 2005. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Terrorism Bill.


Terrorism Bill

I was going to deal with this point, and I am happy to do so at this stage. All these offences in terms of prosecution will have to have the assent of the Director of Public Prosecutions. This offence will not be prosecuted lightly, and therefore the highest possible level of scrutiny will be given to these offences. By virtue of the amendments we have made to Clause 1 in terms of intent and subjective recklessness, and of those we will make to Clause 2, the offence has a very high bar indeed. It is our intention that the amendments when put together will mean that academics and librarians, if they are doing their job in a professional and proper way, should not fear any prosecution at all.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
676 c630 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Disclosure of information Crimes of violence Crimes against property ICT Jurisdiction Incitement Fines Libraries Internet Journalism Police Prosecutions Publications Sentencing Universities Terrorism Training Research Students Academic freedom Propaganda Encouragement of terrorism Bookshops
Legislation
Terrorism Bill 2005-06
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk