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Proceeding contribution from Rehman Chishti (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 2 March 2011. It occurred during Debate on Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism.


Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism

The hon. Gentleman says that the accused should be allowed to know what the charge is. That brings into play the concept of special advocates who are given evidence behind closed doors and cannot take instructions from the accused, and hence the concept of not being given a fair hearing. On that basis, does the hon. Gentleman agree that the process involving special advocates should be reviewed, and that the concept of a fair hearing at which the accused can be given a chance to comment on the evidence must be right?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
524 c413 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Counter-terrorism Crime prevention Curfews Human rights National security Terrorism Surveillance Anti-terrorism control orders Freedom of association
Legislation
Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (Continuance in Force of Sections 1 to 9) Order 2011
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk