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Terrorism Bill

I do not want to make a speech or prolong this debate but perhaps what the noble Baroness said about the burden of proof can be made absolutely plain. As I understand what she said, if the police believe that an offence has been committed under this part of the Bill, they will submit evidence to the Director of Public Prosecutions, who will then decide whether to prosecute. If he does so decide, it rests with the prosecution to prove that the man or woman is guilty and it does not lie with the defendant to prove that he or she is innocent. That is an important distinction, and I should like to have it on the record that I am correct in believing that the burden of proof will be on the prosecution.