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HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Fourth sitting)We have already debated clauses 12 to 14 and clause 17, and the compliance restriction penalty and information notices that the SIA will be able to issue to fulfil its…31 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Fourth sitting)With your leave, Sir Edward, I will take this opportunity to thank you for chairing this Committee and to thank all Members on both sides of the House for their contributions, not…31 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Fourth sitting)I turn finally to clauses 37 and 38, which are further general provisions. Clause 37 provides that the Bill’s provisions will be commenced via regulations made by the Secretary of…31 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Fourth sitting)The clause prevents a person from bringing a claim in private law against a person responsible for qualifying premises or events for a breach of statutory duty where they have…31 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Fourth sitting)I very much thank my hon. Friend for her helpful contribution. I trust that hon. Members agree that these measures should stand part of the Bill. Amendment 9 agreed to. Clause 28,…31 Oct 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)Clause 7 places a legislative requirement on those responsible for enhanced duty premises and events to prepare and maintain a document that records their compliance in relation…31 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Third sitting)I thank the right hon. Gentleman for tabling this amendment. The Government consider that specifying further measures is an important power for the Secretary of State and must be…31 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Fourth sitting)Clause 28 provides that any necessary disclosure of information under the Bill will not constitute a breach of obligations of confidence owed by the individual or body making the…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 (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)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)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 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Fourth sitting)Clause 27 will place a duty on the Secretary of State to publish dedicated guidance to assist those in scope of the Bill in understanding how best to fulfil the requirements…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)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)The amendments in this and the following group seek to ensure that the Bill will work as effectively as intended, including by clarifying and simplifying the definitions of…31 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Third sitting)I am grateful for the contributions made by my hon. Friends the Members for Rochdale, for Dudley and for Macclesfield. I am also grateful for the contribution made by the hon.…31 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Fourth sitting)Again, I thank the right hon. Gentleman for these amendments. While I completely understand the sentiment underpinning them, the Government do not support them. I would, however,…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 2024