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Proceeding contribution from David Winnick (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 26 January 2011. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Counter-terrorism Review.


Counter-terrorism Review

I welcome the reduction of the period of detention from 28 to 14 days—although I wish it were without the reserve powers announced last week and again today—but is the Home Secretary aware that her statement on control orders will be very disappointing to many of us? It would be far better if the due process of law—ordinary law—were used in the fight against terrorism. No one in this House underestimates for one moment the terrorist danger, but we should be very careful about making intrusions into civil liberties—hence the disappointment on control orders.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
522 c317 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Access Disclosure of information Counter-terrorism Curfews Detainees Deportation Evidence Human rights Internet Terrorism Stop and search Surveillance Telecommunications Security Anti-terrorism control orders Terrorism prevention and investigation measures Counter-terrorism and Security Powers Review
Legislation
Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000
Link
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