Yes. I too have received such representations. As with the provisions on incitement to religious hatred, we must be extremely careful to ensure that the law strikes a proper balance. I promise the right hon. Gentleman that my right hon. Friend the Minister of State, other Ministers and I are seeking to ensure that the drafting achieves that, and I hope it will then be examined very carefully in this House and in the other place to ensure that such a balance exists.
Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Jack Straw
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 8 October 2007.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill.
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