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Proceeding contribution from John Denham (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 9 November 2005. It occurred during Debate on bill on Terrorism Bill.


Terrorism Bill

I will not give way to the hon. Gentleman, because I hope that other Members may get in. We need not be in this situation. If Ministers had told the police in August when the ACPO press release arrived, ““We will give your ideas a fair hearing, but do the assessment and produce the evidence””, in my view this House would be agreeing an extension significantly beyond 28 days—


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
439 c376 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Civil liberties Criminal proceedings Codes of practice Appeals Detainees Applications Arrests Evidence Incitement Judges National security Prosecutions Police custody Terrorism Remand in custody Cryptography High Court Habeas corpus Encouragement of terrorism Sunset clauses
Legislation
Terrorism Bill 2005-06
Link
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