The Committee decided to conduct further scrutiny of this Bill on the basis of preliminary advice from its Legal Adviser that it raised significant human rights issues. It appointed Professor Philip Fennell, Professor of Law at Cardiff Law School, as a specialist adviser. In reaching the conclusions set out in this Report, the Committee has taken into account the Minister’s reply to its request for further information and explanation, as well as evidence from a range of bodies and individuals (paragraphs 1-3). In the Committee’s view, the Bill raises nine main human rights compatibility issues and
omits two means to enhance or promote human rights.