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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY,
je propasels In Green Paper represent a serv sand unjustifiasle
the Tindarienia commen ln principle oF agen ustice
+The mci pieys an impereant ols in rocrtingon the judicial owes and judgments:
providing infursation tu ie public um the justice system, and hniing povevnmeat
Ang its agencies to account. The Green Paper proposes an anmewessery and
Uist fable restricts om Une moa’ rve es pahlie watcha,
jntise an undermines enn
i he jail
sereey proventson
+ the goverment fils \o poside evdenes of the mzcessty forthe itoduetiar
ee and the slaps of cise material process all.
sth
involving
+The propossls are adisopoaionate reponse toa handle ane valving the
sesurily and intelligence rervices, Thove saves corer allegitons of seriots
‘erongdaing ad leases of human rigs, The enw nut othe leprive
le in balancing the public ansrst in seeresy and public intsres ia pen
jistoe in such exe
+ Cueitly CMP are only wed in lita ircurntansin te mitigate the mimes of
costaivestte action Gor example, deparation appeals, conta ows). ve thie
Titel est oF MPs Isso icine a aft an Unjet
~The proposed exten of Coal iil cours here sensitive i
sive, eeuldthreuten ce indeponderce af the Coroner ta range
srnation may
sts
‘ques, Jean Charles de
would
concerning matters of wrest public interes (er example,
‘Monee, Teety Jupp ted while resting coun'eeTeeorsns Lnune ade
have been in secret Ih Tegslason wasn place),
+The gefintion of "sence ntarmasion’ i EF wider than ase in PH] and won
sne-ude all sorts of iaforention cal curently dealt ats open hesrns
1 There i na evidence thatthe PU system Guhich ecatinues uo ae used eMTelively in
cmninel proecedt ngs ineludng high prot tosis teal) is ined etive
ies the nonstate pty is dened vhs inclaing Me ht tw atend
sir xen ation, to kn He government's eas, ta challenge evideace
orto know the cous reasons fur deision. These resiilions are pariculatly
‘oppressive whon the cases involve the citizen ngaivae he seats, ar portly the
vied wguins yorveroment betes. The speci advocate procedure ise: an eetive
senvedy 10 unt, seve ils.
n Yoper woud eal UB's al envi proceetnys ilu quests and
retary nf Sete the power tn determine whssher any evil
(o Semaltve mle should be helm sera, The radg0"s
af the ahility to weigh ets balance a he sitive pie interests
: julie
on security, ir il ado
+ Puke proposals ure udopse, this would undermine ennfidence inthe cnn and woe
+ The proposils deprive the mes uf any elective challenge to he Seoreary uf Sales
‘drermiration that ssnsitive ms al reques the ess toe hoa’ in
+ Wesve ao jusificaion in esietg Norwich Phartnaal upplictions im Ube wey
rrepoved sne:no convincing evidenee i pasta suppor the elim srr ths i
+ Seeresy encour Jain an inaccurate tours, td would deprive the
Dihlie o= inoantneberation = nehiding ewculnatory infomation soot
+ The 18¢*¥s filing to prowide proper mversgi end shoul! hecame a enim
Darlamnenl We el fr praia openrincal esi ayaf gomemenent es:
Asa aows organization, vss have seats saaccmns about the proposals and thsi impact cn the
juciesal process, court reponting end publi interes journalism," pasteulz, the ntraduston
‘fa closed enateril procedare (CMP) in al sivl peoooedings woud bea ssious Seyture
Frm rel evidence and secret pleadings
and jens, would zesul in the retmove) uf infusion (al jail proveden) Iron the
public dousi probably indefinfly. The progosa thatthe Secretary a” Stats shotld
Sete what i pt in he puhhe coma, sgect only ta a hroacly dafined tee oF hanno
the public interest is dispropostionste and unjustted
pen justi, Ie eomsinalion of loved hearings, se
‘while we reese thatthe yoveraimen has a July toprol: he porta work of souls
aia intllignes agencies anc thei intelligence sharing relationships, the recent sasas
oneering llegatins of reaches oFuntar righ’ show te need (or goverment agencies tu
bye countable and for clams brought asst dhe exceative ro be uber udlsial scans
sV open justice. There fa teal canger mat CMP hearings will undermine cndenee arc
national security, giving the imgeession thas the c9U1ts@pstae “han in lowe wh
ian untar soeterjucieal proces.
Ths Girsen Paper's proposals would serigysly impact on the pubic aniston af juice
medi hae vole, rovognsed in Iss pic wate orale operation oF the sper
jistce principe fs an impotantelesnsnt i tis ole, This woakd be severely ezetriored ithe
‘Green Papse's proposals atc accepted. An ihe Wimyme Mohammed neering the
government's tempts te rela? paragraph fron ene a
Ihe inpovtant halaneirg question wes de sateest a nations erent
reef fave ad een acemtab TST Mote that i va
patagiapts were not dnsnging t2 nations!
seceptel hy ll partion hat the eontonts oF he
security just he act dha che source yas US imeligence) There i no evklece of damage 0
th publi interes rising out of de publication 0: these paraerephs,
the Gr 5 write flowin a haul eases eame=tng serious allegations of
[reich cmpliciy in ormue and cendion of itso eens sid residents, Trese casas ave
risen Because a te alleged “aulsearcing” wl orture and inhuman and degrade wal
nd the renditiar of auspsos 19 Fates whore sul practices ane demic ‘Tartu an
alma crime, and my cf formers must be apen ty ser. ins. The
COU Serves are ot rane Irom acetanailly fad posh proses fr
omplicity ar pavretpation in ortrs. Iris impareant tha tty suc ysis ane subject te
public scruiny. an CMPs woule prevent this. t appears tar the government its (ected the
ptcen paper provisely To avoid such scrutiny: Tae propesals may abso impact on "hieerie™
gata, [or sxzzmple that brought by Kenyans caught up inthe “sta Mab’ mavomeat a fe
Fine of British colanialism any fuuce proceedings concering past actives Ay the teh
igssermrent may nla involve ‘ganstive maori) and to secret hearings.
Ths prapases prncsdures would pnéermins “he peiaciple that justice shoul be dispense in
publig, and representa departure fem the prieiple thar all the patios ars ont te psee and
vince rliee up ot sou ness und lack of tansparency ef CMP is of
real encerm wim the eases that ae hroutl by ite tien gpains rhe excenive: he
cutive Dns the owes to determine wh sali shuld be pu ints closed session and
otivelys9soatro hat Initio
nsnive maton i fe wider than i PL pe
‘atari or informa witch if publicly aclened i ely ro veut
oA ecretinloligenre and seret infarmetion ie roves sry sensitive, B
‘asepovios if material may, in vortain sircunitoneee ated when contains ca
Be voice * PIT mira So rater whose lisclosre ell be damaeging mien
dings including “am
i ah pair
the
ti, oer
‘Security, iveenatonal relations o ee provertion anal detetin of erive, The les in PTL
sdings — chit there should by corcpllingeviseace to justify te creation of new PIL
fori, would not apply. The de enninaliia al wiilhes the rier ie sensitive material is
own to the Scerstary of State. depriviag the eo
suerin objectively
‘any seal aapartuny 9 aes te
‘th Green super suggests that the wnfhimess of atcrel CMP proveciings un be vourtored by
cansur ng that te jg tnaterial ad Tag he we of
special advocate, We do aot aecept this pom, which we note was argved unsuccesstaly yr
Dre dufndants in dhe AT Revi sir Tor Ken's response asa falls
‘ste, ae defiambusts np ould eH tha an pends to ving asses
silthe evidence genmane us ine dispute beiseen the paris? The cena fallacy 91 the
jwlye sees every
argumen, However, Les ine uespeker assumption tia, because
«hun ta he ina beter position to roaeh af
7 euly valuable. evwenve must 9 eagable of withstanaing challenge. {ge TTF. Bvlease
‘hich hes heat inser from challenge may positively seed
lose proesstings wre fist introduced in exttemaly narrowly detired eases, o protset
nage subject to avereve acions by the sae, wide terrza lesion Coe expe
epuration appeals ‘eoarol ower prooveding), Its widely seespted that cven tis curr
mitad use oF MAPS gases zeper the JCUI concluded ss the
procedure vse in the CMDS “isnot sapable of ensuring the shtarvis! meas
Ustce that is requited.” We noe that ene special advnestes in thar im subs sa
ive} liens shar if wend Be mit unsesiable ta esernd CMMs any farther aad ha Bere
siuuld instead be ‘eres of the eset to wish the everent ange af then oppication cat
Tosti (ans pevious en veesmended by te ne Coan rar hs)
(atesponse ro Consultation, 16 Deceraber 2011, [25]
‘ise sues 4 01 Seley coxcemt the question o!Aioness ball pee, Faimess inthe
Juicilyreesss also requires dat procsscings should be yas lw ube seratmy und ne press
plays irportin par in reportinu cour proczedings, exam ning the judicial provess ard
boleag ihe esevutie to aeoovel, Secret bear
eporing wsportanl alters publi mn
ical processings,
‘We ne thatthe Pl process has worked et
saad auld eoatiaue te aperste in imi pr
fencers civil esses ana there sa planta ctange th law fes2ect ef ein rials, 0 Pl
sei J evatinue tn operate fn erirsival eases There ha rou high rote weiaris
frag in seeor yoar in which iretigence mater a hs played a impos. pict and a9 CMP
haus heen raquired in thse eases, PIL bus been sn effest've procedure, Thi gives thse that
lunge in ac Taw is nveessacy,
sy for aay vers ia nation security Lass,
us. Tee Green Pope proporal arly
The Givan Paver suggest that CMP is later thn te emai, where (shoulda PI elint
Ihouphe by sewer fal} a civil slsim might sick aut and the Claissat denied wey
ovens lo Ube curl, Te ease relied anon is Camduffy Rock 2001, This was. noe ational
Sccurty ease if ass eatractia sla: I y ¢ poles informant hits bee suggested
thc i has teen wromyly decide see Bingham Centre Response te Consulstin [22)) The
libood of sigy or stike out ine civ elu invuving seesitive information is emote. amd
o8 where it may hrpen, st soul he argued chat che irtercss cf alate a
rele judiva system and per justzes reat than the sa
ow patty inde thi eave aly the vase in PIT proeaalnge where prosecutions
Imay be dropped by the Government rater then having to ely on aanitis nati ard tis
Tea been tepals pune way {penne Fs alerts rant judicial Eames
Ihe Frresshing end fonsarental changes propose amd ihsir apglication ta all evi
sie" enurtnand ager eibansl ave aot jusied. The Green paper te few examples of
105 thet mht ise te issues. andthe papor provides no evidence of asta harm done
fohare the cour ave no usheld PMT celia ce lhe elaine far non discos yh
Proceedings. In heso very Faro cass, the cour has wndslizes the mporasee of open jutoe
coatext
fe is inyprtant sn renamber the cnatexs of the few oases cited inthe Geen Pago tthe
Layer Motiamnied Irigntion, the government sought prevent publication of paragraphs
ST unl BA of One Divina] Cou ingins |= thane stout thee s umclasin ad
Fiatinys aut the U's iavalvena allege! serions wivngsling =the Kase ledge uF wad
1 RNs sormure and visreznnent, The enn erreluced that i aurea vies
he raguiremenis of open ead demcrasiescconmahiiy
denvasteaie te very considerabte pic intrest mating He
i nen the comstuutoaay importance
ast paragraph pub
he piste aga tvtures” BNC 4]
{We and miner meee ongamations hve challeaged aesipls by te Gvesrent se
sind “national secuity” when ks sl concer: has besa ta hive infoceation “tis
‘bgrressing vo palitians and. ore security services. For example, t1e allegations at
‘Urs cocci in torte made ia event c93ss andthe inquest ito the deals aT UK
nilitay personel eased Oy ‘ellasrel dumaye”endly fie’ 0° US Air Furve ground
ack airral pile i Alghoistot(2007]
he Green Paper's anypesals waald na ealy empower the Geveeamient 19
‘srongicing & complicity in wenngdning in any civil pmessdings ~ Fe wonle
ny sensitive exculpatory evidence “hat might lear govsrament agencies wut be hear im
soorer, Source} encourages insccusste specultion and tumour an if inee hearings ae Hel
sera, tere ill be less trust is Hovermmest insititions and agencies. The inseease in
‘sooret hearings damages thc petsoplion ofthe jai process tone that Her ane
Sncependert. undermines contidcase in beth the executives te udhenry
GNM has sported wally on allsgeions of British spmpicity torture sd along with
other newspapers, hoHing poveronmeat to-aecuumt Iwas precisely Usougt the esta
interven ane Binyam Mohaauned’s oom layers pursuing this cave that MIS ard MIS
involvement in wromgling came gat.
This od to damsing enramenc hy appl ear ane high car judges,
Iinsesigation into MIS en€ MI5, an ronal - pressure Teng the yovernmen sing
up ofthe (alhet ried) inquiry into Hrirs gevemient complicity interac, belek by Sit
Peter Gibson. snavurced by David Cameron July 201
long pal
13s important o remeber that the former foreign seoreury sought ~unsuseessfully ta keep
‘he Binyam Mohazued case sere hiding behird"maional security’ ergursens in arder
ret paraganhs atthe High Cons jadanent whicl suznarised the slbtrsaiment of
Mohamed ie Gilscu Inguirs shows. [fhe prupesas in the Grsen Paper were
alreay enshrined a leg'satin rush af 32 inforneron about IK Cloyeenment pic
friars would never Bove eter he pile aman, This wale have
subie meres
In summary, he Green Paper prapinals far CMP reverses findamren
ive psnciples whic hav boon cis bedrock ot itis just
“isproportinnate rexpinse tu Use fe cites fv which the evil ovr have Bean cle son 22
bossider intelligence tnaotal, Those ease aiead scious hue show valters oF ipa
>ubicimoset, We wuld ust hove boon eb o know sbou Biryam Mohanined or other
BIS aod MTR ons vance in terture se hase W apsin th, CH
vernatcar has deawn ths G:een Paper a°cpasal.
a fir il ed open
‘Speifle questions put un the consultation:
How can we best ensure thet eased material procedures eupport and enhance falmess
for at partes?
Tee «uetiu is based on dhe preaise thal vluse!pravene is aecessary in order fe ustiee
rane done. We do rot asespr that his isthe ease, Nor do we aocopt That Mh esse ls Bees
roade tha there i sign eal exiling problem, th needs Uo he salve
Ihe introduction of CAP would infkinge the eonstational right of ope justi. Is
iundaetallyinconsise ith chat rip, raking the presumption oe secrecy tae
prin, Iewnuld g'verise to an excessive and disprporinnate nterterence ith the right fo
reed of expression and public informtion about “he ficial process ise, ad Ue ativas
ive, We ae concerned tha he Gren a wher even
evidence uf the gravest war times cannot be ope seri that maeral is
‘seetve’ sol he need en prevent aselowure of ecrinn wraveaing hy gowsenment te
sry egencies, Unese eines could be exlerded by sidely drafted legislation so thet they go
wo Pel csns ale hy cota! pencunnent on hela sscustyservbas A ener
problsm oouls arise,
Secrecy il lead see
exculpatory sensitive rtrial ig hoa n clase sess, that
lin and rs nou abut te selevities of government agencies
‘What isthe esr way to ensure thar vestigations falo &ueuth un tke accent of all
elevaat imteraautioa, oven where that infermation ts sensitive, while supporting the
involvement of jutors, amily menbers und other properly interested persons?
The proposal would allaw goverament to delete tht inquests where sensive materia
9s Invclved should Ee heurd im clos session using CMP. We ozpase any moves ta hold
inquests in sere throngh CMP, a o wild inZormation 97 2etend geting testis
‘We ave that thee are existing pawars fr cores" eouets We sik in private an nation
ity grounds. Rule 7 Conuners Rules 16 laws coroners te direct tht “the nu
<xclulec roe an angus any part of an quest ile wusders lal iL woul he n 3
incest of ai sty todo su da nor allow fa sere his but
“he Coroner has the pesser 19 cone processing ts inleresied persons =a least tn fails
saad a egal representatives the Coroner hes diererion 19 include edhe in
Sersoa, Pubic inferst Imsun ry (PIN coti:eais vn be iesued iPnevessars
‘The efter of the Green Papzr's proposal the inqeosts ina highly contentious death,
sreviously eld large in puhlie and spares fy the pees. sich as deaths in vusiody or
fserhs of individuals weds isses ofthe sate's cand ate rise, wold he fs er
Inguests int, Shr evant, death af sacra sesl a eval Fe’ by US forces in
Afsheuistan, ur dhe deaths of Terry Jupp ane Jean Char es Manezss, cand be Lye bel a
Scere. Wert CMPs 0 beadayred, tho Eurilios utilis wl be denied sie oppemnity
heer and challenge evidenes. In witien, in somes cizsumstances he jaye or coment weld
ho unable to uive a pruper explanation or avons Jr the verdict 0 make eetprisi
reconmendions over tatters dealt within closed sessions, Th wuld serine tbe
Inquest, which would hecbine vers Fimiled form of nquiy,remowins the key tanto ofa
CCocorer, The poese wsuld hs unable to give « esheret ascotet of the outoome of he ings
the de Menezes nquost ian example of ane tht dealt with dificult, sensitive isues
inclueing intelligence mareral on terorism issues. When Jean Chislos de Movers vcs sh
on 22 Tuly 2004 dhe was widen eal subli const te he Met nk have been cperalng
sitet lwkilF paicy aller se buinings of T July two weeks earie™. The ds Mene7esingues,
inoue the eovlsaton eThighly sasilive riven suet as de Met Plice'snperaional
response o the threat posed by suede hives, asisance the Mes ae had fa level at
{he TSA in developing his, ad the surveillance operons
“This was handled elective sithin th
Stil wosiderctions app te the inquest io the douths af-Ress on 7 July 20>, the
Security Sov the searing te be Held wo seer: but Lacy Juslize Hallet reject
®his as incompatible with the eorane”'s rales. There was ne damage te Secu a eal. AL
the endo that mguest Lady Justice allel’ ndings were pp 'shed, and she made
spartan ecamme dations ch a5 call or mp-avenents i codhunction Eetween
Uranaport und emergency services, a resiew of “inlrage rrainiag et
feontline sta an improvemeats ix London's emervetcy
that itis ta host che 2012 Olympics. In adsiton, 1) Hallet reeommerdas that MIS implove
procedures lied at geting the best intel ence from informs, and thatthe service keeps
homer records af yaw i assceses indvidaly wh a tcas 9 salunel security
“We de nol accept tt de prupusels for hauling wensitive cues ane nseesary oF
proportions,
‘Shuuld any of the proposals for handling of sensitive quests be spied ce inqucss ik
Noribsen Lrslaad?
seo aboee
What isthe bost mechanism ror tacialag Spesial Advoeute contmunication with the
individual concerned fullowing service of cleced material without jeopardising national
security?
‘We do not suppert ihe use of sed material procedures, having cnnsicersd that PIL pruces
an effective mochanis for dealing with natisns] seuuzty sues, The ase special
sulvucutes develapel in te eortex of sroccacings whore te sate exercised vereive panes
fir example in dspartation, contol onder, a terocsm asset freezing eases. leis a highly
JTawed aid Szadeyunte proves tha ene foie tea far ial that uaeztines open
Jee a ie nt inthe public iateres.
1 what eypes of egal eases should there be a presumption thatthe Atelosure
requirement se: out in AF (M0. 3) does aol naply?
‘Where a CM! has heen ims the gist ng requtement to give the claims! fs open
seston some sea the lose ge ngaina em ~ie aways newessry, avon the
inmportarce thar she partis and Tega peseativns should bnew as much bout th set
legions al evidence aginst these as possible inorder to segue their ease. The gs of he
sae, and as much of the case ax possile shad he revide in open eeu We ac has fa A
‘UK and AF tho cous suid that the partes t leas! peoseedirgs should he given “stfcieat
Information about st allegatcns agaist n't al Ter give "edeotve ine
lation fo thos allegation
Iisa irene that the pls sen of the ms
a juste! pepesss.
ru such proceedings hana the
Acthis stage the Government does not sce benefit iw inteadcing 4 new syste of greater
aetive sane sannagenent ora specials cour, Mowever, urv unsee henellts of a spestllst
court or active ease mauagewicat that we have not idetifel?
There sigue no new “speciale” cart to deal wits scrote praceediags, and ao aew
posts dorogats tram apen justice. In sll eas, ch» media mst bese Io ahillenge any
applvation Vor materia he wilheld, closed etsings or amy repering resritons,
The Guverument dos wot see howell in
Invesligatecy Powers Tribuaal, Are there any possible chaayest
siceusted here ar not, that should be considered?
King any change to the ramit ofthe
speration either
io not see any bene in extending the remit tne IPT, wh is wholly seective body.
u ie sere se:ously vunsized, the propased changes shoule beset cut leary
ne this sheuld he rs subjet of = separate esmeuation,
In civil exes where sensitive mata is relevant and were elnscel mare a procedures et
salable, wa is the best anes Jo ensuing that such ces cam he ce fir wieho
undermining tie eracil “esponsibility ofthe sate ta pentaee the puc?
Ue currnt system of PL is effective ancl doss aot ased to be changed, The PH pve
whisk a judge weighs soneeine af natonal security paiva the nee arf (raly al the
ftoedcm ef expression involved in opcajtstice has bsea used snecesstully and without haere
ternal eect x mays
the Green Paper's prupesals would lad 4 thedemise of he PI pracess fr itis hard eo
imagine any ex3e chore govomncentagezcesorould preter to use PUI proceedings, rdher than
Unesterel CMP hearings. The euse of CaraayfPy Rook 2001 i cited akan examgle ofa case
i was suck out unde PL, ir to possible uslaumessw the cvan.. Ts 8
ease, andthe only example provised inthe Grocn Paper af chose sxceptinalcucunstances
{We ase fas slate eae st natal seourty as nol ravelved, und we arene awere at
“must he tusse ta canes rations! sccortyevideae wo ensure thal
uty cium t serecy is aot being usu to hide rater ha: is mere
eovcunnnt, os that exposes weongdoiug, The independent judi serat
Sims of malinral soouty is witli a denneraey.
yu woverament
ny legislative ts that i used om a staatory presumption epaine he open disslosure of
Secstive maria avid be a dispropartioate beach ofthe ypes justice principle ane a
tral procedures, We alsa rojece any presumrtion fat witole classes of dacuiens should be
rusted from disclosure
‘hat role should UK courts play in determining the requirement for diselovare of
sensitive material, eqpceially far the purpeses nf proceedings averces<?
hy BM eave ilestmes how sick cnses revel information of great pubis imomance ard
omcer «hal eave lel 1 the etic uf the Gist Tair. The Noss Pharrasal
pescesdina brought by inva Mehammed didnot remit in any damage trata mari
The evry should renin the abi tn aseevsary overnment clnime for PL ant 7
Fivout of disclonuce whee appaopeiate
Wedo not accepe he propasalt9 remove te jvisdiction ef cours to heer Newwil
Phamiracs!applicnions aysinst goverment epertmieris or agencies or fe remo the
justin ot ecu ts heas Nowvish Phecsacal applietons whe snsit wes by
imolved. We uso rest the suggestive tat materi hele by or originated frum ane ef the
‘scurigy4rintlligance agore'es shed be prorated by abeaize sxempvion fiom Aislasir,
wile et-ageney materia should enjoy exezption bum uisclosure based ona Ministers
fecifcate, This Wook serious y ishibicsonriny ofthe actives oF these agsneics, a
inonine cantidence ins situs.
{We soe no jusiieahion lr these propa and hase sean ma examples fast sare surtored
2y the government as a result BM case and the wounds for CA's ruling. We role thatthe
‘fetails tae the gawveroment sought en redaee From the M1 eure jucgment were prommunesd
subliely iz che US and the findings ubvut is ristreatent an ioetie were accepted by be
ES goveenment,
‘What covnhination of existing or veformed arrangements can hest ensura credible,
ctfective und flexible independemt oversight nf Une aetinitics of the itelligence
‘somauaity hu order fo meet the national security challenges of foday and of ee future?
2 ineroasox seereey,inclding the amendment af
afficial secre leisation tallow fora public interest Jeonce and improventents in the
Fhwn 9 ofvnacin leptin tallow for mors ne I sencernine the
stvitie of government and ity agencies. Such serotmy. scold eneirage greater confidence
ithe avivitieg rene inelligencs agencies
Ws sugges: greaar openness rat
‘With the aio oF achieving the right halance in the inteligaace eversight systom ovsrall,
whatis exe right emphusis betesn reform of purtsmauntary wsumight sect 9
lent aversight?|
‘Wz support the Inigens: and Seensiy Committee heciming a eammines of Pariament
snl seleuie te proposal for publi evidense sessions, stronger Intelligence and Secury
‘Cenumitee would be we'come, hur his ewst wal be used us «wa to undermine the auty a
the judicial system to orver he Uisclasurs othe heerirg in epen,2falegatems that may be
errharrassig to, ar expose wrongdoing by Uritshyovernment ors ages,
‘What changes to the Inteligenes and Security Committe could hest improve the
effectiveness and eredibility ofthe Commltes ia oversecing the Goveramert’s
inelligeace setivites?
the ISC needs tab a proper Commins select comming, wth members chaser by MBS. I
Ue US Congress can Se rusted with ecwrits saline gence inPormation wee cet see wy
Brrish MPs cannoc be tusted wid this information
roports wege published by the INC. thi wed
G ulsobe helpful ifthe IC: Wovld ehgage mere with
[A lesst some efits meetings and decision-making, dowd tke pein poblicethoe than
prvate. the ISC pewsrs ro reqnitafiration shook be wider andthe azensy “esl
Sou mp loge be allowed #0 wet requests. Any preere ve 0 or rele to sualy
iremente i favour wf la hsure ond be
Infoemacion shouldbe subject la sublet
ssceplie slega eal eng
‘What charges 1 the Commissioners existing Yomi cae hes enn the valuable role
they play i ttatigeace overvight snd ensure that thelr role wl eoutinus iy be effextive
forthe fatare?
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How can their role be cade more publie facing?
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Ara move farreachg intelligence oversight rform propoeals preferable, for iustuace
trough the ereation af an Inspector-General?
Based on the penetiee nPachorsountrics{inshoding the US ann Australia sue an indspendnt
Figure would Fave a more effective and tanrecteine role thon "he existing (gtlime!
Inierespcion aF Communications ad Inceligeuce Services Commissioners
January 2012
