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Written question asked by Bernard Jenkin (Conservative) on Monday, 2 July 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 July 2007. It was answered by Tony McNulty (Labour) on Monday, 16 July 2007 on behalf of the Home Office.

Terrorism: Detainees

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many terrorist suspects have been detained for more than 14 days since the implementation of the relevant legislation; and if she will make a statement.
Answer

The maximum period of detention pre-charge was extended to 28 days with effect from 25 July 2006. Statistics compiled from police records show that from 25 July 2006 to 06 July 2007, 10 individuals were held for over 14 days in pre-charge detention. The following table provides a breakdown of this information:

Terrorism act pre-charge detention statistics
Period of detention No of persons held Charged Released w/o charge Other result
14-15 days 1 1 — —
15-16 days — — — —
16-17 days — — — —
17- 8 days — — — —
18-19 days — — — —
19-20 days 3 3 — —
20-21 days — — — —
21-22 days — — — —
22-23 days — — — —
23-24 days — — — —
24-25 days — — — —
25-26 days — — — —
26-27 days — — — —
27-28 days 6 3 3 —

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
147889; 463 c60-2W
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Detainees Arrests Terrorism
Link
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