Member

Irrespective of any argument on Ziegler, I suggest that the effect of this proposed new clause as drafted is inconsistent with the Human Rights Act and is in fact a dangerous clause. The same goes for the proposed new clause that is specifically about the obstruction of the highway—it is part of the same argument in that narrow context. I take the point made by the noble Lord, Lord Hogan-Howe, that it is difficult to decide on, but, sometimes, the courts are there to decide difficult issues.