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Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Friday, 12 January 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 January 2024 (named day). It was answered by Tom Tugendhat (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 January 2024 on behalf of the Home Office.

Draft Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when he plans to respond to the Fourth Report of Session 2022–23 of the Home Affairs Select Committee entitled Terrorism (Protection of Premises) draft Bill, HC 1359.

Answer

The Government is grateful to the Home Affairs Commitee for the pre-legislative scrutiny undertaken. We remain committed to introducing the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill in this session of Parliament. The Bill which was announced in the King’s Speech on Tuesday 7th November.

Ahead of introduction, we will soon launch a public consultation on proposed amendments to the Bill’s Standard Tier, in light of the recommendations from HASC and wider engagement activity. We recognise the Bill must strike the right balance between public protection and avoiding undue burdens on smaller premises.

The Government is carefully considering its response to the Home Affairs Select Committee, which will be provided alongside a Government response to the consultation.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
9337
Session
2023-24
Related items
Subjects
Home Affairs Committee
Legislation
Draft Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill
Link
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