The government welcomes comments on whether the video recording code and the amendments to the schedule 3 code are appropriate, practical and proportionate to the objectives sought.
The government will consider any representations, including suggestions for other changes that could be made to these codes based on the National Security Act. It should be noted, however, that the primary legislation is settled and so the overarching legal framework cannot be altered through amendments in the codes.
Your feedback will be essential in shaping the future operation of powers related to the interviewing of suspects in detention under the National Security Act, as well as retention of confidential business material under Schedule 3 to the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019. All those who have an interest in how these codes of practice will operate can help ensure that the powers are used effectively, fairly and proportionately by responding to this consultation.
We will publish a formal government response and summary of any representations received after the consultation. The final codes will then be put before Parliament for agreement.