Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation

As independent reviewer since February 2011, my main task is to review the operation of the UK’s terrorism laws, and to write annual reports which are laid before Parliament by the Home Secretary in order to inform debate on those laws. From time to time I will also produce other reports in relation to terrorism. You can find a more detailed account of my role on the Reviewer's role page of this site.

My reports and recommendations are based on conversations with a wide range of people who enforce or are otherwise affected by the terrorism laws in all parts of the UK, and on my reading which includes unrestricted access to sensitive security documents. Past reports of the independent reviewer (who from 2001 until 2011 was Lord Carlile of Berriew Q.C.) are accessible from this site.

The functions of the reviewer are funded on a part-time basis by the Home Office, but I remain a self-employed barrister in private practice, proud of my complete independence from Government. Do feel free to contact me.