Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill
A Bill to require persons with control of certain premises or events to take steps to reduce the vulnerability of the premises or event to, and the risk of physical harm to individuals arising from, acts of terrorism; to confer related functions on the Security Industry Authority; to limit the disclosure of information about licensed premises that is likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism; and for connected purposes.
Line by line examination of the bill took place during the final day of committee stage on 12 February.
Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill. The bill was further considered in Committee, beginning with amendment 37A.
37A: Leave out Clause 31 and insert the following new Clause— “Civil liability Nothing in this Act or regulations made under it affects any right of action in civil proceedings.”
Full report of Lords Committee 12th Feb 2025 – click here
The House resumed and the bill was reported without amendment.
What happens next?
Report stage – a further chance to closely scrutinise elements of the bill and make changes – is scheduled for 4 March.