That would indeed be different, but the wording could not possibly bear that construction. It is quite clear that that word ““his”” refers to the person who may or may not be committing an offence. If we can clarify the matter on Report, we will be in a slightly better position.
Terrorism Bill
Proceeding contribution from
David Heath
(Liberal Democrat)
in the House of Commons on Thursday, 3 November 2005.
It occurred during Debate on bills
and
Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Terrorism Bill.
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