Results 1-20 of 31 for terrorism speaker:Angela Eagle

The Economy and Welfare Reform (25 May 2005)

Angela Eagle: ...foundations that will make this century in Britain a Labour century. I also believe that in the 21st century, the problems that the world will face—climate change, instability and poverty, terrorism—can be solved only by multilateral collective international action and not by market fundamentalism, laissez-faire economic dogma or by retreating from the European Union into...

Public Bill Committee: Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Bill: Clause 101 - Inland Revenue (16 May 2002)

Ms Angela Eagle: ...prosecution. That means that the Inland Revenue would not be able to disclose information to the Secretary of State using other provisions, such as the information gateway in section 19 of the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001. Amendment No. 294 replaces subsection (1)(b) to make it clear that the Inland Revenue may disclose information in respect of persons whom the Secretary...

Public Bill Committee: Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Bill (30 Apr 2002)

Ms Angela Eagle: ...on this subject, which allowed us to do a better job. I do not see why that is not the norm, although there are times when one can argue the case for a deadline. During consideration of the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Bill in the autumn, the Government argued that there was an imminent threat and that we had to have a deadline. Although we did not entirely agree, we understood....

Written Answers — Home Department: Sunset Clauses (23 Apr 2002)

Ms Angela Eagle: The following Bills introduced by the Home Office in the last five years contained sunset clauses: (i) The Football (Disorder) Bill introduced in the Session 1999–2000. (ii) The Terrorism Bill introduced in the Session 1999–2000. (iii) The Criminal Justice and Police Bill introduced in the Session 2000–2001. (iv) The Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Bill introduced in the...

Written Answers — Home Department: Islamophobia (18 Mar 2002)

Ms Angela Eagle: ...outlawing discrimination in employment and training on the grounds of religion by 2 December 2003. The Human Rights Act 1998 also provides protection against religious discrimination. The Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 created new religiously aggravated offences including assaults, threatening behaviour and criminal damage, which carry higher maximum penalties where there is...

Written Answers — Home Department: Internet (Racist Material) (18 Mar 2002)

Ms Angela Eagle: ...up racial hatred and can be applied to material on the internet that falls within our jurisdiction. The Government have strengthened the provisions of the 1986 Act in amendments made by the Anti-terrorism, Crime & Security Act 2001. This means the maximum penalty for those inciting racial hatred has risen from two to seven years' imprisonment. It is also now an offence to incite racial...

Written Answers — Home Department: Europol (7 Mar 2002)

Ms Angela Eagle: ...states' input. In his report, the Director noted member states' increased willingness to share information with Europol. The Government are committed to enhanced international co-operation against terrorism both within and outside the European union and fully supports Europol's counter-terrorist remit. This commitment is reflected in the Europol Director's recognition of the level of...

Written Answers — Home Department: Statutory Instruments (4 Mar 2002)

Ms Angela Eagle: ...issued by the Home Department from 13 February 2001 to 12 February 2002 (excluding Orders in Council) The Channel Tunnel (International Arrangements) (Amendment No.2) Order 2001 (no. 418) The Terrorism Act 2000 (Commencement No. 3) Order 2001 (no. 421) The Terrorism Act 2000 (Code of Practice for Authorised Officers) Order 2001 (no. 425) The Terrorism Act 2000 (Carding) Order 2001 (no....

Written Answers — Home Department: Anti-semitism (4 Mar 2002)

Ms Angela Eagle: ...Service to work together to pool knowledge and experience in the investigation and prosecution of race hate material. We have also made significant changes to our laws countering the threat of terrorism, including the Terrorism Act 2000 and, in response to the events of September 11, the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001. The Government and the police continue to have a good...

Written Answers — Home Department: Performance Targets (4 Mar 2002)

Ms Angela Eagle: ...; (e) Immigration, asylum and nationality 4 2 — — (f) Constitutional policy(10) 3 — — 2 (g) Reducing crime 7 1 — — (h) The prevention of terrorism and the reduction of organised and international crime 4 1 — 2 (i) Sentencing 1 1 — — (j) Youth justice policy 2 1 — — (k) Crime...

Written Answers — Home Department: Race Hatred (8 Feb 2002)

Ms Angela Eagle: ...cases and to pool experience relating to the sometimes complex issues surrounding incitement to racial hatred. The Government have also strengthened the law on incitement to racial hatred. The Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 extended the scope of the offences to hatred directed against members of racial groups outside Great Britain and increased the maximum penalty for the...

Oral Answers to Questions — Home Department: Race Relations (4 Feb 2002)

Ms Angela Eagle: I do not know where the hon. Gentleman was during our debates on the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001, but we tried to do something about that. The House disagreed, as did the Lords. If he is now saying that he disagrees with that, and that all those on the Opposition Front Bench and in the Conservative party are having a rethink, perhaps we can consider bringing the legislation...

Written Answers — Home Department: Racial Offences (29 Jan 2002)

Ms Angela Eagle: ...was commissioned well in advance of the events of September 11 last year. It was these events that prompted our proposing the introduction of religious hatred provisions as part of the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Bill.

Written Answers — Home Department: Regulatory Impact Assessments (29 Jan 2002)

Ms Angela Eagle: Since August 2001 the Home Office has produced two regulatory impact assessments (RIAs) on the Proceeds of Crime Bill; and the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Bill. These RIAs are in the Library. One consultation paper has been issued since August 2001, the Motor Salvage Operators Regulations 2002, this contained a partial RIA. The consultation paper can be accessed via the Home Office...

Written Answers — Home Department: Justice and Home Affairs Council (25 Jan 2002)

Ms Angela Eagle: Ireland, Denmark and Sweden had, and continue to have, parliamentary scrutiny reservations on the Framework Decision on combating terrorism which was provisionally agreed at the council, and on which the European Parliament is being reconsulted. My previous reply, based on information supplied by the Council Secretariat and included the council's own press statement reporting the outcome of...

Written Answers — Home Department: Republic of Ireland (23 Jan 2002)

Ms Angela Eagle: ..., including the Republic of Ireland, at international fora such as the recent World Conference Against Racism. Information on racist incidents is one of the issues discussed at the European Union Terrorism working Group, which normally meets six times a year. The Home Office Immigration and Nationality Directorate hold biennial bilateral meetings with the relevant authorities in the...

Written Answers — Home Department: Justice and Home Affairs Council (14 Jan 2002)

Ms Angela Eagle: ...racism and xenophobia, swindling, sabotage, racketeering and extortion. One member state was unable to accept the final compromise package and argued that the warrant should apply only to cases of terrorism and the most serious crimes on the list. Framework Decision on Combating Terrorism: Agreement was reached subject to parliamentary scrutiny reserves from three member states. Council...

Written Answers — Home Department: EU (Co-decisions) (11 Dec 2001)

Ms Angela Eagle: ...correct. The European Parliament must be consulted on all Conventions, decisions and framework decisions. It has delivered opinions on the European Arrest Warrant and on the Framework Decision on Terrorism. It will be reconsulted on the terrorism framework decision and, if the Council achieves consensus, on the European Arrest Warrant. This demonstrates that the European Parliament does in...

Written Answers — Home Department: Public Bodies (5 Dec 2001)

Ms Angela Eagle: ...appoint members to the following bodies, which are not listed in Public Bodies 2000: Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (NDPB) Annual Reviewer of the Criminal Justice (Conspiracy and Terrorism) Act 1998 Annual Reviewer of the Terrorism Act 2000 Asylum Support Adjudicators Charity Commission Criminal Justice Consultative Council Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of the National...

Written Answers — Home Department: Justice and Home Affairs Council (30 Nov 2001)

Ms Angela Eagle: ...should be completed in the executing state. The draft Framework Decision will return to the December Justice and Home Affairs Councils for final consideration. Framework Decision on Combating Terrorism Provisional agreement was reached on Article 1 (terrorist intent) with some drafting changes. An addition on the right to demonstrate was added at the request of one member state. The...