Written question asked by Chris Mullin (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 January 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 January 2002. It was answered by Lord Blunkett (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 January 2002 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people have been detained under the provisions of Part IV of the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001; how many have subsequently been released; when he expects SIAC to complete its review of those detained; and if he will list the names of those in custody.

Answer: Mr. Mullin: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many people have been detained under the provisions of Part IV of the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001; how many have subsequently been released; when he expects SIAC to complete its review of those detained; and if he will list the names of those in custody. [26119] Mr. Blunkett: Eight people have so far been detained under these provisions. None have been released, but one of those detained has left the United Kingdom voluntarily. The conduct of the Special Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC) proceedings is a matter for the commission itself. As I made clear on 19 December, I shall not disclose the names of those detained unless they or their authorised representatives first do so.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 26119; 378 c350W;378 c364W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Disclosure of information Detainees Arrests Immigration National security Terrorism Special Immigration Appeals Commission
Legislation: Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001
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