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Counter-Terrorism Bill

My hon. Friend has raised the point with me before, and I hope that he is reassured by the commitment that I gave my hon. Friend the Member for Glasgow, Central (Mr. Sarwar) about the work now under way to look at taking a wholly exceptional ex gratia approach to compensating those released after 28 days who are subsequently not charged. In considering the provisions, some have said, ““Show me the evidence now that we need 42 days.”” I have published evidence of the growing scale and complexity of plots. Frankly, the only other evidence that it would be possible to provide would be provided on the day when a terror suspect walks free because an investigation cannot be completed. I am not willing to wait until then to legislate.