Defence Reform Bill

Insert the following new Clause—

“Immunity for contractor

(1)   The Secretary of State may by Order made under section 2 of the Crown
Proceedings (Armed Forces) Act 1987 revive section 10 of the Crown
Proceedings Act 1947 for the purposes of providing immunity for a
contractor.

(2)   Before making an order in accordance with the provisions of this section,
the Secretary of State shall publish and lay before Parliament a report on
the impact of making such an order on:

(a)   the procurement of defence equipment and modifications and
training facilities including material for urgent operational
requirements; and

(b)   the possibility of risk to the contractor of challenge, whether under
the Human Rights Act 1998 or under any other statutory provision,
arising from such procurement, whether at the time of the
procurement or at any future date.”