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Proceeding contribution from Diane Abbott (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 1 March 2010. It occurred during Debates on delegated legislation on Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism.


Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism

Is that not a fundamental contradiction? My right hon. Friend asserts that these people pose a threat, but then says that he has not enough evidence to prove it. Surely, in this country, people are innocent until proved guilty. If the Minister is so certain that these people pose a threat, why does he not press ahead and prosecute them? No one would argue with that.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
506 c723 
Session
2009-10
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Crime prevention Detainees Costs Human rights Prosecutions Pre-trial procedures Terrorism Surveillance Security Anti-terrorism control orders
Legislation
Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (Continuance in Force of Sections 1 to 9) Order 2010
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk