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Recommendation 20

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Clause 7 is largely unnecessary and, where it would have effect, would be inconsistent with...

Conclusion
Clause 7 is largely unnecessary and, where it would have effect, would be inconsistent with the UK’s obligations under the ECHR. Unless the Government is prepared to reconsider clause 7, we would like to see it removed from the Bill (see Annex, Amendment 9).
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