Proceeding contribution from Paul Goggins (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 11 October 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill on Protection of Freedoms Bill.

Protection of Freedoms Bill

I have enough confidence in the current holder of that position to know that he would set aside his personal opinion and deal with the legislation as he saw fit. It is interesting. I am asked about the Attorney-General and I am often asked about the Home Secretary. It sometimes appears that Opposition Members have more confidence in the Attorney-General and the Home Secretary than some of their own colleagues, because we want them to have these powers to use when they are absolutely necessary. It is important to have that confidence.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 533 c273
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Children Disclosure of information Civil liberties Counter-terrorism Criminal records CCTV Crime prevention Criminal investigation DNA Protection Property transfer Vetting Vulnerable adults Surveillance Taxation Voluntary work Remand in custody Criminal Records Bureau Independent Safeguarding Authority
Legislation: Protection of Freedoms Bill 2010-12
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Protection of Freedoms Bill

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