Objective of draft Terrorism Bill 'remains opaque'

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Objective of draft Terrorism Bill 'remains opaque'

The Home Affairs Committee has published their pre-legislative scrutiny report on the Draft Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, also known as Martyn's Law.

Date - 26th July 2023
By - Cachella Smith

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The rhetoric of the Draft Terrorism Bill focuses on prevention, but an analysis undertaken by the Home Affairs Committee suggests it is about the consequences of an attack. In light of this assessment, the Committee - while welcoming of the...

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