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HANSARDTerrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures: 1 June to 31 August 2024Section 19(1) of the Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Act 2011 requires the Secretary of State to report to Parliament as soon as reasonably practicable after the…20 Nov 2024HANSARDDraft Criminal Finances Act 2017 and Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Criminal Finances Act 2017 and Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations…13 Nov 2024HANSARDDraft Criminal Finances Act 2017 and Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024I thank the shadow Minister for the constructive tone of his remarks. I am very grateful. I was particularly pleased to hear him reference the National Crime Agency, which…13 Nov 2024HANSARDContingent Liability: TPIMS Accommodation ProvisionI have today laid before the House of Commons a departmental minute concerning a new uncapped contingent liability for the Home Office. The liability relates to Home Office…12 Nov 2024HANSARDFailure to Prevent Fraud: Corporate Offence GuidanceMy noble Friend the Minister of State for the Home Office (Lord Hanson of Flint) has today made the following written ministerial statement: To strengthen corporate criminal…06 Nov 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Fourth sitting)Briefly, clauses 35 and 36 are general provisions required for the operation of the Bill. Clause 35 sets out the parliamentary procedure accompanying the regulations. Clause 36…31 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Third sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dame Siobhain. It is good to see the shadow Minister, the right hon. Member for Tonbridge, in his place. He and I have known each…31 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Third sitting)Well, as it sounds as though it will be our final exchange, I take this opportunity to thank the right hon. Gentleman for his service and wish him well for the future. The purpose…31 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Third sitting)I beg to move amendment 10, schedule 1, page 26, line 15, leave out paragraphs 3 and 4 and insert— “Entertainment and leisure activities 3 Use (other than a use mentioned…31 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Third sitting)I beg to move amendment 12, in schedule 1, page 29, line 29, at end insert— “(but see paragraph 4(a) of Schedule 2)”. This amendment makes clear that paragraph 14 of Schedule 1…31 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Third sitting)Government amendment 12 simply highlights that the term “aerodromes” does not include those covered by the exception in schedule 2 with an aerodrome security plan under the…31 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Third sitting)I beg to move amendment 16, in schedule 1, page 34, line 37, after “to” insert “visiting”. This amendment clarifies that the use of premises for the provision by a public…31 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Third sitting)Government amendment 16 clarifies that premises used by public authorities for the provision of facilities or services are only in scope if the public visit the premises to use…31 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Third sitting)We have previously spoken at length about the purpose of schedule 1, so I trust that the Committee are suitably satisfied as to why it should stand part of the Bill. Question put…31 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Third sitting)Schedule 2 specifies certain types of premises that are excluded from the Bill’s scope, which is necessary where there are already similar legislative requirements or protective…31 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Third sitting)Clause 4 defines who is responsible for qualifying premises or a qualifying event, and therefore who is responsible for meeting the relevant requirements. With regard to premises,…31 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Third sitting)Clause 5 places a requirement on those responsible for all qualifying premises and events to put public protection procedures in place, so far as is reasonably practical. This…31 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Fourth sitting)It is a great pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Edward. Clause 11 will enable an interested person to apply to the tribunal for an independent determination on matters…31 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Fourth sitting)A successful terrorist attack can have devastating consequences. It is vital to the effective operation of this legislation that the SIA can take action if it believes there is or…31 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Fourth sitting)This group of clauses sets out the means by which the SIA will be able to issue civil penalties for non-compliance. Although it is intended that the SIA will rely mainly on advice…31 Oct 2024