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Justice and Security Act

Summary

The Justice and Security Act gives the UK government and security services expanded powers to protect national security. It allows for greater secrecy in court cases involving national security, closed material procedures (where some evidence is hidden from defendants), and oversight of how intelligence is used.

A vote to support means

  • Supporting this Act means believing the government needs stronger powers to protect national security and fight terrorism effectively. Supporters argue it helps keep people safe by allowing security services to work more efficiently and keep sensitive information private when it protects Britain.

A vote to oppose means

  • Critics worry the Act gives too much power to the government and security services without enough oversight. They're concerned it could be used to keep secrets from the public and Parliament, and might threaten privacy rights and freedom of information.

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Bill Passage

Commons

  • 1st reading28 Nov 2012
  • 2nd reading18 Dec 2012
  • Committee stage29 Jan 2013
  • Report stage4 Mar 2013
  • 3rd reading7 Mar 2013

Lords

  • 1st reading28 May 2012
  • 2nd reading19 Jun 2012
  • Committee stage9 Jul 2012
  • Report stage19 Nov 2012
  • 3rd reading28 Nov 2012
Royal Assent25 Apr 2013
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