HL Deb 19 December 2001 vol 630 c49WA
Lord Laird

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they have received advice from Professor Brice Dickson, Chief Commissioner of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission, on the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Bill; what was that advice; and whether they intend to accept it. [HL1744]

Lord Rooker

My ministerial colleagues and I have received representations from many organisations, groups and individuals, including the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission, concerning the proposals contained within the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Bill. We have read and carefully considered all the concerns raised by the commission and others throughout the development and passage of this Bill and this has been reflected in the decisions we have taken at each stage.