Business question from David Howarth (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 6 December 2007. It occurred during Business statement on Business of the House.
Business of the House
Returning to the detention of terrorist suspects without charge, may we have a debate specifically about the separation of powers? The Home Secretary's proposal appeared to involve votes by hon. Members effectively on whether individuals should be detained. Frankly, that is repugnant. It smacks of the institutions of the French revolution, such as the Committee of General Security. Is no constitutional principle safe in the Government's hands?
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- 468 c973-4
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- 2007-08
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- Detainees Terrorism
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