The Joint Committee on Human Rights is calling for evidence on
the human rights implications of the Counter Terrorism and
Border Security Bill. Deadline: 27 June 2018.
The first evidence session will be next week Weds 20 June, with
Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation Max Hill QC,
Liberty, and further witnesses to be confirmed.
The Committee particularly welcomes evidence on these issues:
- The greater
role for local authorities in the Prevent/Channel process.
- The extension of existing terrorism offences. Are they
necessary and proportionate? Do any of the provisions in the
CTBS cross the line from criminalizing action to criminalizing
thought?
- Criminalising the streaming of terrorist material. Is
the defence of reasonable excuse adequate for those who might
have legitimate need to access such material, such as academics
and journalists?
- Are the increases of the maximum sentences justified and
proportionate?
- Does the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill raise any
significant human rights concerns?
Submissions of no more than 1,500
words are invited from interested groups and
individuals on any significant human rights issues raised or
likely to be raised by the Bill identified above; and whether the
Bill could do more to enhance the protection of human rights.
The Joint Committee on Human Rights scrutinises every Government
Bill for its compatibility with human rights, including common
law fundamental rights and liberties, the Convention rights
protected by the Human Rights Act 1998 and the human rights
contained in other international obligations. The Committee
actively encourages input from civil society into its legislative
scrutiny work.
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Submit written evidence here
