National Security Bill - Report (1st Day) – in the House of Lords at 5:57 pm on 1 March 2023.
Votes in this debate
Moved by Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede
18A: Clause 3, page 4, line 24, at end insert—“(9A) Within six months of this Act being passed, the Secretary of State must consult, and publish a report of that consultation, on proposals for a public interest defence in relation to an offence under subsection (2).”Member's explanatory statementThis amendment requires the government to formally consult on the introduction of a public interest defence for offences committed under Clause 3(2).
Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede
Shadow Spokesperson (Justice), Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs)
My Lords, I wish to test the opinion of the House.
Ayes 155, Noes 209.
Division number 3
National Security Bill - Report (1st Day) — Amendment 18A
