Jonathan Hall KC appointed as the government’s new Independent Reviewer of State Threat Legislation
Today, the Home Secretary has announced the appointment of Jonathan Hall KC as the government’s new Independent Reviewer of State Threat Legislation, following a robust open competition.
It is a new role, brought in as part of the new National Security Act 2023. The new independent reviewer will assess the fairness, effectiveness and proportionality of UK state threats legislation, and report their findings and recommendations.
Jonathan has been Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation since May 2019. He has been a King’s Counsel since 2013, with responsibility for various cases, including lead counsel in the undercover policing inquiry for 3 years, and has been involved in complex and high profile cases involving fraud, law enforcement, and national security.
Welcoming the appointment, Home Secretary, James Cleverly, said:
Jonathan Hall KC said:
As part of his role, Mr Hall will provide an important safeguard, giving evidence to the Parliamentary committees and international bodies, as well as commenting on domestic and overseas media on high profile state threats issues through reports and evidence. He will begin his tenure on 6 February 2024.