USE OF WIRETAP AND INTERCEPT EVIDENCE IN COURT

Early day motion 2546, tabled 11 July 2006 by Baroness Hoey (Labour). Signed by 48 members.

That this House acknowledges the severity of the threat posed by modern terrorist groups; believes that the best way to tackle this threat is through the judicious use of intelligence; and calls for the Government to allow the use of properly regulated wiretap and intercept intelligence as evidence in court, as supported by both the Metropolitan Police Commissioner and Liberty.

Signatures by party: Labour 28, Conservative 7, Liberal Democrat 6, DUP 4, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.