Proceeding contribution from Charles Clarke (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 10 November 2005. It occurred during Debate on bill on Terrorism Bill.

Terrorism Bill

On the conduct of the hon. Gentleman, he should acknowledge to the House that he decided and said clearly, publicly and directly to me on Monday morning, in my office and then afterwards to the media, that 28 days was at the outer limit of what the Conservatives might accept. He said that there was a debate between 14 days and 28 days, and was essentially saying that if we negotiated within that range, he might go to 28 days, but that was it. That is what he said. As far as consensus and the Opposition were concerned, that is when the shutters came down.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 439 c506-7
Session: 2005-06
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Disclosure of information Criminal investigation Detainees Arrests Chemical weapons Custodial treatment Evidence Intelligence services Incitement National security Police Powers Prosecutions Nuclear weapons Police custody Publications Police interrogation Terrorism Training Timetables Remand in custody Encouragement of terrorism Sunset clauses
Legislation: Terrorism Bill 2005-06
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Terrorism Bill

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