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HANSARDUK Terrorism Threat LevelI recognise the leadership and the interest that my hon. Friend has shown in science and technology over so many years and I commend him for everything that he does. I hope he…05 Nov 2020HANSARDUK Terrorism Threat LevelWhen I was last in this role a number of years ago, that element of safeguarding was how I very firmly articulated our work in relation to Prevent, to deal with some vulnerable…05 Nov 2020HANSARDUK Terrorism Threat LevelIf it is helpful to my hon. Friend, I can reassure him that Counter Terrorism Policing has asked all forces to review all events over the next 14 days to ensure that appropriate…05 Nov 2020HANSARDUK Terrorism Threat LevelIn response to my hon. Friend, I think I would make the point that the right to peaceful protest is one of the cornerstones of our democracy, but in these unprecedented times any…05 Nov 2020HANSARDUK Terrorism Threat LevelI can give that assurance to my hon. Friend. It is a point of discussion that I have had with Counter Terrorism Policing, and I know how seriously it takes this in looking at…05 Nov 2020HANSARDUK Terrorism Threat LevelMy hon. Friend is clearly aware of the reassurance approach that Counter Terrorism Policing has taken. That has led to increased patrols and discussion with the Counter Terrorism…05 Nov 2020HANSARDUK Terrorism Threat LevelI understand why the hon. Gentleman takes me down that route, but the spending review is obviously ongoing. We do take these issues of national security incredibly seriously, and…05 Nov 2020HANSARDUK Terrorism Threat LevelI commend the work of my hon. Friend in challenging so much of these issues around extremism, and indeed the work that he has done on the issue of faith in such a positive way. He…05 Nov 2020HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillI will respond to the hon. Lady formally in my winding-up speech, but I would like to stress that all public authorities that task juvenile CHIS must have regard to their safety,…15 Oct 2020HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillI do not know whether this will be helpful to the right hon. Gentleman, but I just draw his attention to paragraph 3.10 of the supported guidance, which underlines that the person…15 Oct 2020HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillThe language that is used in what would become new subsection 5 of section 29B is reflective of existing provisions within the Investigatory Powers Act. I will go into more detail…15 Oct 2020HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillMy right hon. Friend makes a very powerful and important point about the issues at stake here. That is why we judge that there is, of course, a need for robust oversight to give…15 Oct 2020HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillThis has been a very informed, considered and thoughtful debate on the various amendments to the Bill that have been tabled for consideration. As right hon. and hon. Members will…15 Oct 2020HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillI will give way to the hon. Member for Brighton, Kemptown, just to be fair.15 Oct 2020HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillI appreciate the seriousness of the point that the hon. Gentleman has made, and he will know more than anyone in this Chamber about the huge issues involved and, equally, about…15 Oct 2020HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillI take in equally good faith the way in which my right hon. Friend and his Committee have approached this, and it is firmly my intent that information will be provided. He knows…15 Oct 2020HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillI know that the hon. and learned Lady was unable to take part in the Second Reading debate, so I will repeat what I said then. We are not suggesting that there is routine testing…15 Oct 2020HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillI have two minutes left and I still have a few more amendments I would like to discuss. On the issue of the economic wellbeing of the United Kingdom, it is an established…15 Oct 2020HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillI reiterate again that a covert human intelligence source is not able to commit any and all criminality. I made that point on Second Reading. There are limits to the activity that…15 Oct 2020HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillThe UK will comply with obligations under the Human Rights Act, including those that arise extraterritorially. The UK is also bound by obligations under international human rights…15 Oct 2020