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Proceeding contribution from Lord West of Spithead (Labour) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 3 March 2010. It occurred during Debates on delegated legislation on Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (Continuance in Force of Sections 1 to 9) Order 2010.


Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (Continuance in Force of Sections 1 to 9) Order 2010

My Lords, as I said, I am not aware of that. I would only say that not a single person has absconded since I have been in my post. I suppose one could argue that, once they have left the country, they are not such a direct threat to people in this country, but I would suggest that they are a threat globally and that they could be a threat to our forces in various countries. The noble Baroness, Lady Hamwee, also asked—


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
717 c1540 
Session
2009-10
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Disclosure of information Criminal proceedings Crime prevention Costs Advocacy Human rights National security Terrorism Surveillance Anti-terrorism control orders Freedom of association
Legislation
Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (Continuance in Force of Sections 1 to 9) Order 2010
Link
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