Draft Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Act 2011 (Continuation) Order 2026 Debate
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Edward Morello
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Draft Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Act 2011 (Continuation) Order 2026
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Edward Morello (West Dorset) (LD)
It is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Mr Twigg. The Liberal Democrats support this statutory instrument, which extends the Secretary of State’s powers under the Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Act for a further five years.
The Liberal Democrats opposed the previous control orders regime introduced in 2005 because indefinite house arrest, restrictions on internet access and forced relocation without a criminal trial raised serious concerns about human rights and civil liberties. TPIMs were introduced by the coalition Government to provide a more proportionate approach, balancing national security with individual freedoms. Allowing them to expire would remove an important capability for managing individuals who present the highest levels of terrorism-related risk. As the Minister highlighted, the extension is supported by the independent reviewer of terrorism legislation, the Investigatory Powers Commissioner and the director general of the Security Service. We therefore support the continuation of these powers.