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It would be remiss to share this without explaining more on the #ECHR and Raab's Bill of Rights
A barrister quoting an excellent article by another on Bill of Rights
My frequently reshared #ECHR thread
An @HSFlegal briefing on the concerns touched on in @pmdfoster's article is now available online. This is not about denying the reality or seriousness of malign activities by foreign governments 1/herbertsmithfreehills.com/latest-thinkin…
The proposed regime is much wider + more onerous than regimes in Australia + US cited as precedents. Section B of the briefing contains many very surprising examples of the kinds of entities, people and activities that *are* caught and a couple of those that are *not* 2/
As drafted the proposed scheme places public registration requirements, + related obligations on organisations + individuals with criminal sanctions punishable with imprisonment, a fine or both on almost all foreign entities (even if fully UK based and operated) 3/
I've been looking at the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme, added in its current form to the #NationalSecurityBill on the last day of its passage through the Commons. No html version available yet but it's Part 3 (ss 62-81) of the Bill: bills.parliament.uk/publications/4…. /1
I think I understand why the activities of specified persons (e.g. China, Russia, Iran and entities they control) need to be registered (cll 62-65). Hostile states need careful watching and hopefully this (and the penalties for non-compliance) will help. /2
Less obvious is why ALL governments and ALL bodies incorporated outside the UK should be required to register "political influence activities" including contacting an MP or issuing public communications aimed at influencing UK government decisions (cll 66-70). /3
This afternoon MPs on #NationalSecurityBill Committee will debate a public interest defence for:
🔴 obtaining or disclosing trade secrets under the National Security Bill, and
🔴 the use of leaked information under the 1989 #OfficialSecrets Act.
🔴 obtaining or disclosing trade secrets under the National Security Bill, and
🔴 the use of leaked information under the 1989 #OfficialSecrets Act.
The amendment has been tabled by @KevanJonesMP supported by @joannaccherry.
See NC6 of the Amendment Paper ⬇️
publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbill…
See NC6 of the Amendment Paper ⬇️
publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbill…
🚨 In light of the offences that can be committed under the National Security Bill by persons with *no* involvement in terrorism or espionage we believe a public interest defence to both these charges and any under the 1989 Act is essential.
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cfoi.org.uk/wp-content/upl…
🚨 NEW #BillWatch #StopTheSlide
Boris and his cronies are waging a war on democracy. We are sliding into authoritarianism one bill at a time.
This time we scrutinise the #NationalSecurityBill and its devastating impact on #freepress.
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Boris and his cronies are waging a war on democracy. We are sliding into authoritarianism one bill at a time.
This time we scrutinise the #NationalSecurityBill and its devastating impact on #freepress.
Support us here
crowdfunder.co.uk/p/bill-watch
Opening today's parliamentary debate on #WorldPressFreedomDay2022, Uk Mp @DamianCollins highlighted the threats and pressures independent journalism is increasingly under worldwide.
The Uk is no exception
The Uk is no exception
