Academics, journalists and those with “inquisitive and foolish minds” would be at risk of prosecution and prison sentences of up to 15 years under proposed counter-terrorism laws, @HumanRightsCtte has warned.
theguardian.com/politics/2018/…
theguardian.com/politics/2018/…
"We are concerned that Prevent is being developed without conducting an independent review of how it is currently operating. We are also concerned that any additional responsibility placed on authorities must be accompanied by adequate training and resources": @HumanRightsCtte.
"Increase in sentences (for terror-related offences) does not appear to be supported by evidence to suggest why it is justified or proportionate. Home Office should provide evidence, if any, as to why they consider current maximum sentences to be insufficient": @HumanRightsCtte
The @HumanRightsCtte's report on Counter-Terrorism Bill is worth reading in full.
*This* is what Parliamentary committees are for. Real legislative scrutiny and advising government before it's too late. Great work by @HarrietHarman and others.
Read it at publications.parliament.uk/pa/jt201719/jt…
*This* is what Parliamentary committees are for. Real legislative scrutiny and advising government before it's too late. Great work by @HarrietHarman and others.
Read it at publications.parliament.uk/pa/jt201719/jt…
