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Recommendation 68
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recommendation The Government should ensure that clause 18 is sufficiently clear and circumscribed, reflects the...
Recommendation
recommendation The Government should ensure that clause 18 is sufficiently clear and circumscribed, reflects the legitimate aim it is intended to achieve, and is proportionate to that aim. In particular, a mental element should be introduced to ensure that only conduct which is intentional or reckless is criminalised. (See Amendment 12, Annex) 29 3 Powers of search, seizure and retention in relation to electronic devices Clauses 19–26: Powers of search etc in relation to electronic devices
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 12 September 2025. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document ↗