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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Kennedy of the Shaws (Labour) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 1 February 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill on Terrorism Bill.


Terrorism Bill

My Lords, I am sorry to interrupt again, but unless there is a possibility of a defence for such a woman, then she will be convicted for being there in attendance with her husband. The expectation seems to be that she should leave and notify the authorities. That is unrealistic, given our understanding of the situation that often prevails in relationships in Pakistani families. It is important for the Government to address that, so that we do not find women in an impossible situation before the courts were they to be present, but unwillingly, in such a camp.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
678 c222-3 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Conduct ICT EU law Exemptions Libraries Internet Electronic commerce Journalism Protection Police Powers Prosecutions Proscribed organisations Publications Terrorism Stop and search Training Encouragement of terrorism
Legislation
Terrorism Bill 2005-06
Link
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