Criminal Justice (Terrorism and Conspiracy) Bill — Conspiracy to commit offences outside the United Kingdom — 2 Sep 1998

I beg to move amendment No. 80, in page 7, line 10, after 'Kingdom' insert 'other than a country or territory to which subsection (2A) applies.

(2A) This subsection applies to any country or territory which--

(a) is the subject of any embargo on trade agreed by the General Assembly of the United Nations, the European Union or Her Majesty's Government;

(b) has not ratified the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights; or

(c) in the opinion of the Secretary of State is a country or territory where human rights are not respected.'.

Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

Question proposed , That the clause stand part of the Bill.

It being six 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.

The Committee divided: Ayes 220, Noes 24.

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