Is not the plain truth of the matter that if we define the role and method of those whose mission is to keep us safe who are covertly operating on our behalf, we will, among those they have infiltrated, make known what they are doing and possibly who they are, putting their lives at risk? Is not the principal power and the pivotal power of Government to protect their people? Indeed, it is the defining power of the state.
Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
John Hayes
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Thursday, 15 October 2020.
It occurred during Debate on bills
and
Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill.
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2019-21
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