Extracts from Commons consideration of the Draft Terrorism Act 2000 (Alterations to the Search Powers for England and Wales and Scotland) Order 2022 - Oct 19

The Minister for Security (Tom Tugendhat):...Given that the existing version of the code was brought into force in 2012, the Government have also made other minor changes to ensure that it accurately reflects current practice, legislation terminology and organisational responsibilities. The updated code reflects the creation of Police and Crime Commissioners and structural changes to other policing authorities, including the creation of authorities overseeing combined police areas. We have also updated organisational names. For example, we have replaced previous references to the Association of Chief Police Officers’ Counter Terrorism Coordination Centre with up-to-date references to the Counter Terrorism Policing National Operations Centre...

Holly Lynch (Halifax) (Lab):...Those changes include the creation of Police and Crime Commissioners  the establishment of the College of Policing and the latest version of Contest, as the Minister explained. I also welcome the emphasis on the need to ensure that appropriate safeguarding checks are in place to protect those under 18. By ensuring that the code offers sufficient guidance for law enforcement, we know that both children and law enforcement officials are better protected when undertaking that incredibly important work...

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