Examination of Witness

Part of National Security Bill – in a Public Bill Committee at 11:34 am on 7 July 2022.

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Jonathan Hall:

I think what you mean is, am I comfortable with the fact that legislation has now been passed that is dealing with state threats, when previously the focus had been on terrorism? If that is what you are saying, then I think I am comfortable, because I accept and recognise that we live in a contested and uncertain world. Focusing on state threats is now a very sound necessity.