Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill debated in the Lords

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill aims to improve protective security and preparation across the UK by requiring those responsible for certain public buildings and venues to implement measures to mitigate the risk of physical harm and, in the case of larger premises, to reduce vulnerability to terrorist attacks.

Debate on the draft law

During second reading, members discuss the main topics in the bill and draw attention to specific concerns or areas where they think amendments (changes) are needed.

Members speaking

Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour), Minister of State at the Home Office, opened the debate and responded on behalf of the government.

Contributing members included:

• Lord Carlile of Berriew (Crossbench), former Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation, HM Government
• Baroness Harris of Richmond (Liberal Democrats), former deputy chair of the National Association of Police Authorities
• Lord Harris of Haringey (Labour), chair of the National Preparedness Commission and former member of the Police Counter Terrorism Board
• Baroness Newlove (Conservative), Victims Commissioner for England and Wales.

Catch up

• Watch on Parliament TV.
• Read the Lords Hansard transcript.

Explore further information

Find out more about the bill in the House of Lords Library briefing.

Next steps

Committee stage, the first chance for line by line examination of the bill, is scheduled to begin on Monday 3 February.

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