Max Hill QC, head of Red Lion Chambers, has been appointed as the government’s new Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation.
His duties include reviewing and scrutinising all anti-terror legislation, and writing an annual report, which must be laid before Parliament and published.
Hill has defended and prosecuted complex cases involving terrorism, homicide, violent crime, high value fraud and corporate crime. His experience includes successfully prosecuting the 21/7 bombers. He also appeared in the inquest into the 7/7 bombings.
He takes up the influential post on 1 March, replacing David Anderson QC, who held the post since 2011. Both Anderson and his predecessor, Lord Carlile QC, played a prominent role in reporting on the legality of often controversial anti-terrorism legislation.
Home Secretary Amber Rudd said: “With the threat from terrorism continuing to evolve and diversify, it is vital we have robust oversight to ensure our counter-terrorism laws are fair, necessary and proportionate. Mr Hill brings a wealth of experience and legal expertise to help deliver this.”
Hill said: “As a practising barrister with experience in both counter-terrorism and the rights of citizens facing allegations of serious crime, I look forward to working with participants at all levels and from all sides.”
