Proceeding contribution from David Davis (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 1 April 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill on Counter-Terrorism Bill.
Counter-Terrorism Bill
I am very happy to speak for myself on this. Let me be crystal clear: there is not one shred of evidence for an extension beyond 28 days—full stop. When we deal with Ministers who conjure up nightmare scenarios—whether or not we agree with them, or believe that they are probable—we try to give them answers. As I shall explain in my speech, the answer to the nightmare scenario is the Civil Contingencies Act. I do not think that it will ever be needed, but that is the answer. There is no reason whatever to go beyond 28 days.
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- 474 c659
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- 2007-08
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- 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
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- Counter-terrorism Bill 2007-08
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