Counter-Terrorism Bill (Programme) (No. 2)

I share the hon. and learned Gentleman's view that the Government have moved in the right direction following the discussions in Committee. There is one further anxiety that he has not yet mentioned, however. He said, inadvertently I think, that his judicial supervision would test whether the questioning was required. I see a distinction between what the Government amendment says and his amendment. The Government amendment says"““that further questioning of the person is necessary in the interests of justice””," and it is important that the interests of justice are included here. His amendment says, however, that"““it is in the interests of justice to allow further questioning in the circumstances.””" That is an important distinction, and I support his formulation rather than the Government's because his words state that all circumstances should be taken into account by whatever level of judicial supervision to ensure that the interests of justice, rather than the necessity to pursue an investigation, are served.