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HANSARD Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillObviously, we will have continued debate during the passage of the Bill. I believe that it provides strong oversight and governance, but I will continue to reflect. Judicial…05 Oct 2020HANSARD Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillI have responded to the latter point on the judgment that we have made in relation to this regime and how we believe that deep retrospective oversight is the right approach. This…05 Oct 2020HANSARD Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillOn that note, I give way to the Chair of the Home Affairs Committee.05 Oct 2020HANSARD Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillI am happy to respond to that point specifically. We are not suggesting that there is routine testing of suspected CHIS in all criminal groups, but there is evidence that this…05 Oct 2020HANSARD Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillMy hon. Friend highlights one particular aspect of the role of the Ministry of Defence. It is difficult to go into detail, but one further example I would give is that it might be…05 Oct 2020HANSARD Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillI appreciate the contribution that my hon. Friend, the Chair of the Justice Committee, is making and perhaps we can continue this conversation. I point him to the issues of…05 Oct 2020HANSARD Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillI will, for one final time, then I will wrap up.05 Oct 2020HANSARD Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillThe hon. Lady makes a serious point. First, there is no retrospective effect—it is quite important for me to state that explicitly. Therefore, actions that have occurred in the…05 Oct 2020HANSARD Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillI have been pretty clear about the way this Bill operates and the manner in which agencies and the different bodies that can be authorised are able to act. Clearly, I cannot bind…05 Oct 2020HANSARD Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillThe right hon. Gentleman, the Chair of the Intelligence and Security Committee, makes an important point when he draws that distinction. I say to him that, under the current…05 Oct 2020HANSARDOnline Hate Speech and ExtremismAs a Government, we are committed to vigorously countering extremist ideology by making sure that every part of government is taking action. That includes ongoing conversations…28 Sept 2020HANSARDOnline Hate Speech and ExtremismThe hon. Gentleman highlights an important point about the exploitation of the online world to attract the unwary and what that can lead to, which is why we are working with the…28 Sept 2020HANSARDOnline Hate Speech and ExtremismThe 2015 strategy was the first of its kind in the world in having a unit dedicated to countering extremism. I pay tribute to the work of the commissioner, and I read very…28 Sept 2020HANSARDOnline Hate Speech and ExtremismI highlight to the hon. Lady the work that is being led by the DCMS, with which we are working on the cross-Whitehall counter-disinformation unit, which has been stood up during…28 Sept 2020HANSARDOnline Hate Speech and ExtremismAs I indicated in response to the previous question, we are in discussion with the DCMS about these issues. It troubles me that sometimes this disinformation and these conspiracy…28 Sept 2020HANSARDDraft Investigatory Powers (Communications Data) (Relevant Public Authorities and Designated Senior Officers) Regulations 2020
Draft Functions of the Investigatory Powers Commisioner (Oversight of the Data Access Agreement between the United Kingdom and the United States of America and of Functions Exercisable Under the Crime (Overseas Production Orders) Act 2019) Regulations 2020It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Christopher, and to be given the opportunity to debate the regulations today. Both sets of regulations are made under the…10 Sept 2020HANSARDDraft Investigatory Powers (Communications Data) (Relevant Public Authorities and Designated Senior Officers) Regulations 2020
Draft Functions of the Investigatory Powers Commisioner (Oversight of the Data Access Agreement between the United Kingdom and the United States of America and of Functions Exercisable Under the Crime (Overseas Production Orders) Act 2019) Regulations 2020I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Investigatory Powers (Communications Data) (Relevant Public Authorities and Designated Senior Officers) Regulations 2020.10 Sept 2020HANSARDDraft Investigatory Powers (Communications Data) (Relevant Public Authorities and Designated Senior Officers) Regulations 2020
Draft Functions of the Investigatory Powers Commisioner (Oversight of the Data Access Agreement between the United Kingdom and the United States of America and of Functions Exercisable Under the Crime (Overseas Production Orders) Act 2019) Regulations 2020I thank the hon. Member for St Helens North for his support for the measures. As I have already discussed, he will be aware of the position on the Investigatory Powers…10 Sept 2020HANSARDExtradition (Provisional Arrest) Bill [Lords]My hon. Friend makes an important point about safeguards. He will see that the arrested individual will need to be before a judge as soon as practicable after arrest. That is one…08 Sept 2020HANSARDExtradition (Provisional Arrest) Bill [Lords]I beg to move, That the Bill be now read the Third time. I thank hon. and right hon. Members in all parts of the House for their scrutiny of the Bill, and I am grateful to…08 Sept 2020