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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 3 February 2025
Debate
Terrorism (Protection of Premises) BillContribution
There are some practical things, too. When we come to it, the stages of implementation will be important and the regulations must focus on that. It should be enhanced tier first, the big boys and then the small players. There should be annual reviews of how it is working to look at not only the burden but effectiveness. There should be proper provisions for training to ensure that exercises really are not box-ticking but are relevant. They should be focused for that reason and must be relevant. The precise details of duties must be meaningful and practical. The Government have to give proper consideration as to how voluntarily-run organisations will be impacted: village halls, and so on.
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