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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Hamwee (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 15 December 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Protection of Freedoms Bill.


Protection of Freedoms Bill

My Lords, I agree that very often in the sort of situation about which the noble Baroness and I are talking, any conversations which take place are not very edifying or instructive—““indiscreet”” might be the term for them. I live fairly near a pub so that is why I make that comment. I have learnt a lot of bad language over the years as I have heard it in the very late hours. I welcome what the noble Baroness says about the possible revision to the code of practice, but I am concerned that if the legislation requires authorisation the code of practice cannot undo that requirement. However, I will read what she has said and discuss it with the institute. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 124 withdrawn. Amendments 125 to 127 not moved. Clause 38 agreed. Amendment 128 not moved. Amendment 129 Moved by


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
733 c359GC 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Disclosure of information Data protection Codes of practice Devolved matters Detainees Electronic surveillance Emergency powers Legislation Powers of entry Personal records Northern Ireland Nuisance Noise Scotland Terrorism Stop and search Surveillance Telecommunications Wales Telephone tapping
Legislation
Protection of Freedoms Bill 2010-12
Link
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