Baroness Foster's amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill passed in the House of Lords by 231 votes to 188. The vote occurred on Wednesday. The change removes the need to prove intent to encourage emulation for offences involving proscribed organisations under the Terrorism Act 2006.

Baroness Foster argued the adjustment addresses normalisation of terrorism among young people in Northern Ireland. She cited parents buying balaclavas and scarves with IRA slogans for children at a council-run St Patrick's Day parade in Newry on Tuesday.

No prosecutions have occurred in Northern Ireland under the existing law despite instances of glorification. Lord Empey referred to radicalisation by extremists in universities.

Lord Tom Elliott of Ballinamallard described chants of 'Up the Ra' directed at young band members and at a widow and children after a murder during the Troubles. Lord Rogan noted young people chanting the slogan without full understanding of its meaning.

Lord Hanson of Flint, for the government, opposed the amendment. He stated existing laws, including Terrorism Act provisions banning support for proscribed groups, suffice. The legislation followed review after the 7/7 attacks.

Opponents raised concerns over impacts on freedom of expression and historical discussion.