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Counter-Terrorism Bill

I thank the hon. and learned Gentleman for that intervention. I have great respect for the fairness and balance that he exhibits in these matters, and I am glad that he does not necessarily subscribe to the separation of powers. However, I fear that he is not doing justice to what Ministers propose, or to the House's ingenuity, when it comes to dealing with matters in a way that will not prejudice future legal proceedings. I believe that we will be able to discuss such matters and show our constituents—at what I presume will be a moment of significant and supreme national crisis—that we are taking the issues presented to us seriously.