Results 1-20 of 30 for terrorism speaker:John Spellar

Written Answers — Defence: Lebanon: Armed Forces (30 Jun 2008)

John Spellar: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assistance on counter-terrorism his Department has provided to the Lebanese army since August 2006.

Written Answers — Home Department: Terrorism (19 Feb 2008)

John Spellar: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department pursuant to the answer of 15 November, Official Report, column 682W, on terrorism, which countries have proscribed Hizb-ut-Tahrir; and what account she has taken of these countries' positions in his decision on the position of Hizb-ut-Tahrir in the UK.

Written Answers — Home Department: Terrorism (20 Nov 2007)

John Spellar: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether, in taking decisions on proscription of organisations under counter-terrorism legislation, she takes account of whether other countries proscribe such organisations.

Written Answers — Transport: Airports (Terrorism) (24 Oct 2006)

John Spellar: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport pursuant to his Answer of 13 September 2006, Official Report, columns 2265-66W, on terrorism, when procedures to deal with a terrorist attack were last exercised at (a) Heathrow, (b) Gatwick, (c) Stansted and (d) London City airport.

Written Answers — Education and Skills: Teacher Selection (4 May 2006)

John Spellar: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what action her Department takes to prevent advocates of terrorism obtaining positions as teachers.

Written Ministerial Statements — Northern Ireland: Compensation Agency (16 Sep 2004)

Mr John Spellar: ...received from 1 April 2004. 2. Reduce by 85 per cent. the number of claims in hand at 31st March 2004 on which no decision has been reached; and 3.* Process claims under the Criminal Damage and Terrorism Act schemes at a combined average unit cost of £310. Claims under the Terrorism Act 2000 4. Reach decisions on claims in 70 days for claims received from 1st April 2004; 5. Reduce by...

Public Bill Committee: Justice (Northern Ireland) Bill [Lords]: Schedule 2 - Bail under Terrorism Act 2000 (1 Apr 2004)

Mr John Spellar: I beg to move amendment No. 8, in schedule 2, page 14, line 14, at end insert— '(5) In Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Terrorism Act 2000 (c.11) (scheduled offences) after paragraph 22 insert— ''Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2004 22A Offences under paragraph 1(1) or (2) of Schedule 2 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2004 (absconding by persons admitted to bail in respect...

Public Bill Committee: Justice (Northern Ireland) Bill [Lords]: Schedule 2 - Bail under Terrorism Act 2000 (1 Apr 2004)

Mr John Spellar: ...for the purpose of effecting the arrest. Amendment No. 9 will amend schedule 2, which, with clause 10, deals with the enforcement of bail granted in scheduled cases under section 67 of the Terrorism Act 2000. Under paragraph 2(4) of schedule 2, a constable will have the power to arrest without warrant a person who is on bail in a scheduled case in similar circumstances to those in...

Oral Answers to Questions — Transport: British Transport Police (1 Apr 2003)

Mr John Spellar: The British Transport police play a full part in the British police service within their railways jurisdiction, including the prevention and detection of terrorism. Due to the critical nature of anti-terrorist work the handling of any confirmed incident on the railways would be a joint response involving the BTP, the local police force, the anti-terrorist branch and other emergency services,...

Oral Answers to Questions — Transport: British Transport Police (1 Apr 2003)

Mr John Spellar: I indicated to the hon. Gentleman that there is close liaison between the British Transport police and the Metropolitan police, in protocols, man-management and commitment. Handling anti-terrorism has, unfortunately, been a staple for the BTP for a considerable number of years, especially due to the threat in one of the main areas covered by the force—the London underground—and...

Railways and Transport Safety Bill: New Clause 7 — Conditions of service: transport police conference (31 Mar 2003)

Mr John Spellar: ...of the existing BTP pension schemes along the lines of the Home Office pension scheme. The hon. Member for Vale of York also asked why the BTP are not reimbursed when acting under the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001. The BTP provisions on jurisdiction under the 2001 Act were given a statutory basis only in relation to situations in which the BTP were expected to act previously....

Railways and Transport Safety Bill: New Clause 7 — Conditions of service: transport police conference (31 Mar 2003)

Mr John Spellar: That was a rousing contribution, but it did not take account of what I said about the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001, which provides such extended jurisdiction. Given the fact that the Act is covered by sunset clauses, the real question is whether we should on this occasion seek to enshrine such principles in this Bill. I hope that I have outlined the way in which the review will...

Public Bill Committee: Railways and Transport Safety Bill: New clause 19 - Maritime security services (11 Mar 2003)

Mr John Spellar: ...they had an unexpired criminal record. If that were the case, it would be a matter of concern. The police would be responsible for checking that, as it is not currently within the remit of counter-terrorism, which is looking for threats to security. This matter is of concern to the airports and other transport sites and users.

Public Bill Committee: Railways and Transport Safety Bill: New clause 19 - Maritime security services (11 Mar 2003)

Mr John Spellar: The new clauses amend the Aviation Maritime Security Act 1990 and the Railways Act 1993 and would give the Secretary of State powers to maintain a list of approved providers of specific counter-terrorism security services to the maritime and domestic railway industries. Companies could only provide such services if they were on the appropriate list, and the Secretary of State would be able to...

Public Bill Committee: Railways and Transport Safety Bill: Clause 65 - Offences (27 Feb 2003)

Mr John Spellar: ...far too high. Obviously we deplore that and are taking whatever action we can to reduce them. The offence of impersonating a constable was extended to the British Transport police by the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001. The clause confirms that it is an offence to impersonate a British Transport police officer and that that is the case throughout Great Britain, as opposed to...

Public Bill Committee: Railways and Transport Safety Bill: Clause 52 - Three-year strategy plan (25 Feb 2003)

Mr John Spellar: ...enemy, but that it is still necessary to plan. Inevitably, plans produced for either the medium or long term must be amended in the light of emergencies, as happened with the necessary updating of terrorism legislation. Like other clauses, clause 52 merely replicates the requirements made on Home Office police authorities, which are required to produce a plan outlining their medium and...

Public Bill Committee: Railways and Transport Safety Bill: Clause 52 - Three-year strategy plan (25 Feb 2003)

Mr John Spellar: ...forces. That is why we are replicating the appropriate sections. In this Bill we are talking about a strategy plan. By definition, the exercise of powers outside the railways provided by the anti-terrorism legislation is reactive to incidents. It is difficult to plan for that. The British Transport police have the mechanisms to respond to that and, as she rightly says, are included in the...

Public Bill Committee: Railways and Transport Safety Bill: Clause 42 - Equipment regulations (13 Feb 2003)

Mr John Spellar: ...and the 1949 Act will be treated as references to the British Transport police force as established under part 3. It provides continuity. Amendments Nos. 45 and 46 repeal changes made by the Anti-terrorism Crime and Security Act 2001 to the Police (Scotland) Act 1967, so that its impersonation offence applies to British Transport police constables. Similar and indeed wider provision for...

Public Bill Committee: Railways and Transport Safety Bill: Clause 29 - Jurisdiction (11 Feb 2003)

Mr John Spellar: ...railway property throwing stones at trains would still be within the remit of the BTP, and it could detain or arrest that person. In addition, through its jurisdiction under section 100 of the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001, the BTP can act throughout Great Britain in the circumstances described in that Act. Even if someone were outside a railway's property and committing a...

Public Bill Committee: Railways and Transport Safety Bill: Clause 29 - Jurisdiction (11 Feb 2003)

Mr John Spellar: I understand that the Privy Council review should be concluded by the end of the year. We believe that the provisions under the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 cover the powers sought by the hon. Lady and that it would not be right to pre-empt the outcome of that review. Obviously, following the review the Government would have to consider the consequences of any recommendations.