Proceeding contribution from George Howarth (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 19 October 2011. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Justice and Security Green Paper.

Justice and Security Green Paper

The Secretary of State will be aware that certain judicial decisions on intelligence sharing have undermined the confidence of our close allies, particularly the United States, with a material effect on some areas in which they are willing to co-operate. Does he not share my concern that our close allies will be concerned to find that he now places on judges the burden of making those decisions? In reality and in our experience, judges look at the conduct of their own proceedings, rather than at national security.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 533 c907
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Disclosure of information Counter-terrorism Courts Evidence Intelligence services Internet Intelligence and Security Committee National security Security Trials Intelligence Services Commissioner Interception of Communications Commissioner
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Justice and Security Green Paper

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