APPG News
Andrew Tyrie Speaks at Report Stage Debate
The Chairman of the APPG speaks out in support of numerous safeguards to the Justice and Security Bill. His speech can be read here.
Government pushes through Justice and Security Bill
Amendments recommended by the Joint Committee on Human Rights to add safeguards to the Bill were defeated in a series of votes. More can be read here.
Gaddafi Opponent Offers to Settle Rendition Case Against British Government for £1 and an Apology
Abdul Hakim Belhaj, who sued the Government for its alleged involvement in his rendition back to Libya in 2004, has offered to settle his case against the Government for £1 from each defendant and a formal apology and admission of liability. More can be read here.
The Debate Over the Justice and Security Continues
As Report stage begins today, Tony Peto QC and Robert Buckland MP engage in further exchanges over the Bill.
Their new articles can be read here and here.
Report Stage of Justice and Security Bill to Start on Monday, 4 March
Report Stage and Third Reading of the Bill will be held on 4 March and 7 March.
Government Tables New Amendments to Justice and Security Bill
The amendments fall short of the recommendations of the JCHR and do not reinstate the House of Lords amendments. The amendments can be read here.