Draft Terrorism Act 2000 (Proscribed Organisations) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2019 Debate
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Oliver Heald
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Draft Terrorism Act 2000 (Proscribed Organisations) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2019
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Brandon Lewis
Let me respond to some of the points raised by the hon. Member for Torfaen. In our assessment, the LIFG has been defunct and not in existence since around 2010 or 2011. He is quite right that there has been consideration of and conversations on whether there should be annual reviews. However, the system is actually working. The fact that we are here today shows that the system of people having to apply is working and gives further protections, whereas having an annual review could create challenges in our counter-terrorism work.
The application was received by the Home Office on 16 January 2019. De-proscription applications are made in confidence, so it is not appropriate for me to divulge the details of the applicant.
Sir Oliver Heald (North East Hertfordshire) (Con)
My understanding is that the organisation was committed to the overthrow of President Gaddafi. He has been overthrown. Can the Minister say whether that is part of the reason why the group is now defunct?