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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 1 April 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill on Counter-Terrorism Bill.


Counter-Terrorism Bill

No, not for a moment. There were seven co-conspirators, and during the investigation police carried out inquiries in the USA, Pakistan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, France, Spain and Sweden. In another very recent case, 30 addresses were searched within two hours of the start of the arrest phase of the operation; 400 computers and 8,000 computer discs were seized, and there were over 25,000 exhibits. That operation, too, involved significant international connections. The trends are very clear. Terrorists, living and working in our society, have learned how to use technology to cover their tracks. They travel and network, sharing experiences and learning from mistakes.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
474 c656 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Disclosure of information Crime prevention Criminal investigation Administration of justice Detainees Assets Crown Prosecution Service Coroners Borders Juries Immigration controls Offenders Police Powers Parliamentary procedure Police interrogation Media Minority groups Treasury Islam Sentencing Terrorism Security Travel restrictions
Legislation
Counter-terrorism Bill 2007-08
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk