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Report of the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation on the operation of the Terrorism Acts in 2022 and HMG response

Written ministerial statementMade by Yvette CooperThe Secretary of State for the Home DepartmentHome OfficeHCWS261

In accordance with section 36 of the Terrorism Act 2006, Jonathan Hall KC, the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation, has prepared a report on the operation of the Terrorism Acts in 2022, which is being laid before the House today.

I am grateful to Mr Hall KC for his thorough report and have carefully considered the recommendations and observations included within. I am today also laying before the House the Government’s response to the report (CP 1211). Copies of the report and the Government’s response will be available in the Vote Office and will also be published on GOV.UK.

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