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Written question asked by Max Madden (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 February 1995. It was answered by Lord Blencathra (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 February 1995 on behalf of the Home Office.


Home Office

Question
What legal objections have been reported to him advising that for the police to withdraw passports from known troublemakers wishing to travel overseas would be illegal; in what way the powers differ from the powers of Immigration Service officers to retain passports from people wishing to enter the United Kingdom.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
255 c226W
Session
1994-95
Subjects
Police Powers Public order offences Passports Public order