Division number 172
A majority of MPs voted to prevent the disclosure of material if the court considers disclosure would be damaging to the interests of national security, even if that damage would be outweighed by the interests of justice.
Amendment proposed: 38, page 7, line 18, at end add
‘and that damage outweighs the public interest in the fair and open administration of justice’.—(Mr Slaughter.)
Division number 172
Justice and Security Bill — Clause 8 — Balance National Security vs Public Interest in Requests to Withhold Information From Parties in Civil Court Cases
A majority of MPs voted to prevent the disclosure of material if the court considers disclosure would be damaging to the interests of national security, even if that damage would be outweighed by the interests of justice.