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Proceeding contribution from Viscount Hailsham (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 26 October 2005. It occurred during Debate on bill on Terrorism Bill.

Terrorism Bill

Many of us who practise in the criminal courts are aware of the danger of confessions made after extensive questioning. Indeed, that is one of the reasons why the protections of PACE were put in place. With 90 days—or, indeed, any extended period of detention—during which people are questioned for many days after they have been held in custody, there is a serious risk of their making confessions that are not sound. Alternatively, they may make accusations against other people that are not sound. They will do so, of course, in order to get out of custody. Will the right hon. Gentleman consider that point?

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
438 c342 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Disclosure of information Criminal investigation Confiscation orders Chemical weapons Intelligence services Incitement Police Organised crime Powers Nuclear weapons Proscribed organisations Sentencing Terrorism Stop and search Training Right of search Sequestration of assets Interception warrants Encouragement of terrorism
Legislation
Terrorism Bill 2005-06
Link
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