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Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Bill

I think that the hon. Gentleman would expect me to say that if we were the Government and the legislation were in force, we would defend it in the European Court, and would put up a case for our arguments. Ultimately, however, we are part of the European Union, and the European Court is considering the impact of legislation of this kind throughout the EU. We must defend our parliamentary procedures, defend the decisions that we make and defend the

legislation that we have, and we must argue for our the position in court. Ultimately, however, we must also take on board our European obligations.

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
584 c767 
Session
2014-15
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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