Results 1-20 of 119 for terrorism speaker:Mike O'Brien

Written Answers — Solicitor-General: Honours (9 Mar 2007)

Mike O'Brien: ...police investigations are under way and before charges have been brought. For example in 2004 he obtained an injunction to prevent the publication of photographs of suspects arrested in a counter-terrorism investigation, although no charges had been brought at that stage. Also in 2004 the Attorney-General took action against Express Newspapers for publishing the identities of footballers...

Opposition Day — [5th allotted day]: Al-Yamamah Arms Agreement (7 Feb 2007)

Mike O'Brien: ...security is directly affected by that relationship, it was never the intention of this country when we signed up to that convention to say that we would not take into account the risk posed by terrorism to this country when considering whether to continue a case. Quite legitimately, the director of the SFO examined the convention and took the view that the full text of article 5, including...

Opposition Day — [5th allotted day]: Al-Yamamah Arms Agreement (7 Feb 2007)

Mike O'Brien: ...full explanations in both Houses, answered questions and corresponded with Members of both Houses. The key issue is the crucial importance of Saudi Arabia as a partner in the UK's fight against terrorism. Saudi Arabia is a source of valuable streams of intelligence on al-Qaeda and other terrorist activity that may represent a threat to our citizens in this country and abroad, and to our...

Opposition Day — [5th allotted day]: Al-Yamamah Arms Agreement (7 Feb 2007)

Mike O'Brien: The hon. Gentleman knows the importance of our relationship with Saudi Arabia in with dealing terrorism. Those links have been established at their existing level only in recent years. The amount of information we are receiving is considerable and we want to ensure that it continues at that level. We are all well aware that the Saudis were extremely concerned about the investigation and the...

Induced Car Crashes (16 Jan 2007)

Mike O'Brien: ...growing problem. We are also aware that some of the money that is paid to the criminals might be diverted to other kinds of criminal activity. I do not have any evidence that it is diverted towards terrorism, but no doubt other criminals have used it for various purposes. The way in which we address the problem must involve three key elements. First, there must be a response by the...

Point of Order: Serious Fraud Office Investigation (14 Dec 2006)

Mike O'Brien: ...brief explanation. The SFO has divided its investigation of these matters into three periods. The first period, which has been termed phase 1, runs from the mid-1980s to the date that the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 came into force. That Act extended the existing law of corruption to the bribery of overseas officials. The view of the SFO in relation to those payments is...

Point of Order: Serious Fraud Office Investigation (14 Dec 2006)

Mike O'Brien: ...should inform Parliament of that view as soon as possible. The hon. Gentleman asks me to amplify some of the issues in relation to the phases of the investigation. He is right to say that the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 is an important dividing point. It is arguable whether the corruption of foreign officials was an offence before the 2001 Act, and it would be unsafe in...

Orders of the Day: New Clause 77 — Documents to be incorporated in or accompany copies of articles issued by company (19 Oct 2006)

Mike O'Brien: ...fairness for shareholders and allow them better control over the companies in which they invest. Rightly, in addition to considering those issues, we looked into the subjects of animal rights and terrorism, and some of the other problems that the hon. Member for Beckenham (Mrs. Lait) identified in her contribution. I thank all those who have contributed, particularly my noble Friend Lord...

Orders of the Day: New Clause 16 — Names and addresses of members of companies: company application (18 Oct 2006)

Mike O'Brien: ...That is not a vague concept; it gives some discretion to the courts, but it is not so vague that a court will be unable to identify that an improper purpose relates to, for example, animal rights terrorism or to an attempt somehow to damage the company in question. We need a provision that allows us to look at motive rather than mere risk, which was the distinction that the right hon. and...

Orders of the Day: New Clause 16 — Names and addresses of members of companies: company application (18 Oct 2006)

Mike O'Brien: ...recognise the dangers of such activity and we have passed legislation in recent years to tackle the intimidation, harassment and other criminal acts that have been a feature of animal rights terrorism. The issues have been addressed to a considerable extent by the criminal law and the Government take them enormously seriously. Company law has a role, but it is a limited role. Clause 117...

Points of Order: UK-US Extradition Treaty (12 Jul 2006)

Mike O'Brien: ...fraud cases, the majority of cases brought under the Act are likely to include murder, rape, drugs, money laundering, child pornography and robbery. It will also help to extradite people accused of terrorism, but the basis of the Act predates 9/11 and it is a myth that that is not the case. A further myth is that the US needs to provide us with more information when making a request....

Written Answers — Solicitor-General: Abu Hamza (14 Feb 2006)

Mike O'Brien: ...to prosecute Abu Hamza for soliciting to murder, incitement to racial hatred and possessing a document containing information likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism. The evidence came from the tapes seized in May 2004 and one tape from those seized in January 2003. On this occasion the Attorney-General was consulted, agreed with the decision to...

Written Answers — Solicitor-General: Criminal Cases (9 Feb 2006)

Mike O'Brien: ...the CPRC and its sub-groups. The CPS was closely involved in the drafting of the overriding objective, the case management rules and forms. Significant contributions were made on the disclosure and terrorism protocols. The CPS regularly provides comment and suggestions on issues which the Committee are considering. In addition the criminal case management framework complements the rules in...

Written Answers — Solicitor-General: Departmental Responsibilities (1 Feb 2006)

Mike O'Brien: .... Organised Crime Division: set up to provide a dedicated service to SOCA. Special Crime Division: prosecutes/assists the prosecution of the most sensitive, specialised and novel cases. Counter Terrorism Division: advises on, and prosecutes, cases of terrorism, incitement to racial hatred, war crimes, official secrets and other offences within the definition of state crime". Equality and...

Written Answers — Home Department: Corruption (30 Jan 2006)

Mike O'Brien: ...entity has engaged in conduct outside the United Kingdom which may render that person or corporate entity liable for prosecution within the United Kingdom under sections 108 and 109 of the Anti-Terrorism Crime and Security Act 2001. Sixty-six cases have been entered on the register of which six are currently the subject of investigations by the Serious Fraud Office and four by other...

Written Answers — Solicitor-General: Terrorism Bill (7 Nov 2005)

Mike O'Brien: My right hon. Friend the Home Secretary has made a statement under section 19(l)(a) of the Human Rights Act 1998 giving his view that the Terrorism Bill is compatible with the Convention rights. Given the long-standing convention on not disclosing the content of Law Officer advice nor whether or not such advice exists, it would be wrong to comment further on this issue.

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Pakistan (9 Sep 2004)

Mr Mike O'Brien: ...relationship with Pakistan which is strengthened by our historical links, and by our having more than 800,000 British Citizens of Pakistani origin. Pakistan is a key ally in the global war against terrorism and the UK continues to work closely with the Government of Pakistan to counter this threat. We engage with Pakistan at all levels on a wide variety of subjects including defence,...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Vietnam (16 Jul 2004)

Mr Mike O'Brien: ...Vietnamese Government on a range of other issues. On human rights, we participate in an EU-Vietnam Human Rights Dialogue, most recently in Hanoi on 22 June. We are also working with Vietnam and its neighbours to tackle terrorism, illegal immigration and organised crime in the region.

Assyrian Christian Minority (Iraq) (6 Jul 2004)

Mr Mike O'Brien: ...the Assyrians, will be able to identify with the values and institutions enshrined in that new constitution. There is a long way still to go. There are obviously difficulties in dealing with terrorism, reducing the level of violence, and ensuring proper respect for human rights. It is also clear that the hatred that is building up among some in Iraq is targeted not only at coalition forces...

Oral Answers to Questions — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Thailand (11 May 2004)

Mr Mike O'Brien: We updated travel advice on terrorism in southern Thailand on five occasions during the course of this year, including on 8 April and 28 April. We recommend against all non-essential travel to the four far southern provinces of Patani, Yala, Narathiwat and Songkhla. However, I take on board my hon. Friend's suggestion that we should consider issuing broader advice, and I will listen to the...