Racial and Religious Hatred Bill

had given notice of his intention to move Amendment No. 5:"Page 3, leave out lines 21 and 22." The noble Lord said: My Lords, with this amendment, I had in mind a police constable—not necessarily a man of gigantic intellect—being confronted first with the legislation and having to puzzle out its meaning, forming a clear conclusion that an offence had been committed or was likely to be committed and then arresting someone without a warrant. That seemed to me a most improper and undesirable procedure and very dangerous for the police constable. In the circumstances, I hope that the Minister will reflect on what I have said. [Amendment No. 5 not moved.] [Amendment No. 6 not moved.]