Criminal Justice (Terrorism and Conspiracy) Bill — England and Wales — 2 Sep 1998

I beg to move amendment No. 12, in page 2, line 24, at end insert--

'(6A) If both subsections (3) and (6) apply, the accused shall not be committed for trial in England and Wales, or found to have a case to answer or be convicted, solely on the basis of inferences drawn and statements admitted as evidence under those subsections.'.

Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

• I beg to move amendment No. 18, in page 3, leave out lines 10 to 12 and insert--

'(a) it is listed as a proscribed organisation under the provisions of section 30(2) of the Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996.

Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

I beg to move amendment No. 20, in page 3, leave out lines 24 and 25 and insert--

'(b) is not complying in full with the Belfast Agreement (Cmnd 3883)'.

It being three hours after the conclusion of proceedings on Second Reading, The Chairman, pursuant to the Order [this day], put forthwith the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings to be concluded at that hour.

Amendment negatived.

Clause 1, as amended, ordered to stand part of the Bill.

Clauses 2 to 4 ordered to stand part of the Bill.

I beg to move amendment No. 42 in page 7, line 7, leave out 'an' and insert 'a terrorist'.

The First Deputy Chairman:

With this, it will be convenient to discuss the following amendments: No. 43, in page 7, line 8, after 'event' insert 'involving acts of terrorism'.

Question put, That the amendment be made:--

The Committee divided: Ayes 10, Noes 214.

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