Counter-Terrorism Bill
1:00 pm
Dominic Grieve (Shadow Attorney General, Law Officers; Beaconsfield, Conservative)
I do not think that there is huge disagreement about that. Its use would be limited, but there seems to be a unanimous view—I think that this is correct—that it would be a useful extra. The concern expressed is that it is a departure from normal practice. At that stage, usually the person will be awaiting trial, so post-charge questioning could be oppressive. It might be sensible, therefore, to regulate it by requiring an application to the courts.