APPG News
Andrew Tyrie MP & Antony Peto QC Call for Major Changes to the Justice & Security Bill
In a report published by the Centre for Pollicy Studies, the authors argue that the Justice and Security Bill, in its current form, would damage Britain’s system of open justice and tarnish Britain’s reputation at home and abroad.
The Bill, in its current form, would make it more difficult to uncover official wrongdoing, such as the kdinapt and torture of individuals by the state.
The report can be read here.
Andrew Tyrie speaks at Second Reading of the Justice and Security Bill
The Chairman of the APPG urges the Government to accept the Lords' amendments to the Bill. His speech can be read here.
UK Government Pays £2.2m to Settle Rendition Claim Brought by Libyan Dissident
Documents discovered in Tripoli revealed British role in the 2004 rendition of Sami al-Saadi, his wife and four children. The story can be read here.
Chairman of the APPG questions Prime Minister on secret courts at Prime Minister's Questions
Andrew Tyrie MP follows up on his cross-examination of the Prime Minister before the Liaison Committee on the Justice and Security Bill. The question can be read here.
Chairman of the APPG questions Prime Minister on the Justice and Security Bill
The evidence session can be viewed here. His comments to the press can be read here and here.
Day 2 of Report Stage of the Justice and Security Bill
The House of Lords voted on several amendments to the Bill during Day 2 of Report Stage. The House agreed to amendments 33, 35 and 36, which would enable claimants, as well as the Government, to apply for Closed Material Proceedings (CMP) in civil cases involving matters of national security and give the judge discretion to decide when to order a CMP. The debate can be read here.