Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation

The Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation is an independent person, appointed by the Home Secretary and by the Treasury for a renewable three-year term and tasked with reporting to the Home Secretary and to Parliament on the operation of counter-terrorism law in the UK. Independent Reviewer Lord Carlile of Berriew CBE QC (2001-2011), a barrister, former Liberal Democrat MP and member of the House of Lords. David Anderson QC (2011-2017), a barrister in private practice who later became a cross-bench peer. Max Hill QC (2017-2018), a criminal advocate well known for his experience as a prosecutor in terrorism cases. Jonathan Hall KC (2019-Present) Appointments to the part-time role are now made under the public appointments procedure.