Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Lord Bruce of Bennachie (Liberal Democrat), on Tuesday, 8 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 14 members in total.

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POLITICAL PRISONERS IN THE UK

That this House believes that if the Government persists in seeking legislation that gives to a Minister of the Crown the right to impose detention or control orders on UK residents without the decision being taken in a court on the basis of a trial of evidence then the UK will stand accused of creating political prisoners seriously damaging the reputation of this country's legal system as a beacon to the world.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

855 

Session

2004-05

Subjects

Administration of justice Human rights Ministerial powers

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk