Clause 51
Counter-Terrorism Bill
11:45 am
Edward O'Hara (Knowsley South, Labour)
With this it will be convenient to discuss the following amendments:
No. 40, in clause 51, page 36, line 44, at end insert—
‘(1A) Notification requirements in relation to offences under subsection (1) may be renewed on one or more occasions if it is considered necessary for purposes connected with protecting members of the public from a risk of terrorism, for the notification requirements to continue in force.’.
No. 41, in clause 51, page 36, line 45, leave out ‘10’ and insert ‘5’.
No. 42, in clause 51, page 36, line 46, at end insert—
‘(2A) Notification requirements in relation to offences under subsection (2) may be renewed on one occasion if it is considered necessary for purposes connected with protecting members of the public from a risk of terrorism, for the notification requirements to continue in force.’.
No. 43, in clause 51, page 37, line 3, leave out subsection (4).
New clause 7—Discharge of notification requirements
‘(1) A person subject to notification requirements may apply to the court that made the determination for an order discharging the person from notification.
(2) The court may only discharge the person from notification requirements if satisfied that there are exceptional circumstances indicating that the person no longer presents a danger to national security or to public safety.
(3) The court may not discharge the notification requirements before the end of the period of five years beginning with the date on which the notification requirement comes into force.’.