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Proceeding contribution from Julian Huppert (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 14 July 2010. It occurred during Debates on delegated legislation on Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism.


Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism

Indeed I am. I have followed the matter, and the hon. Lady is absolutely correct: 28 days was not the aim, but it was better than 90. We have heard about those other countries, so are we saying that our police are worse than theirs? Do we think that our prosecutors are less good and our legal system less effective? I do not think so. We have excellent police and prosecutors, and an excellent legal system, so what makes us so different? What message about our attitude to civil liberties does the measure send not only to our citizens, but to those of other countries, who used to look on us as a beacon of civil liberties but have been sadly let down?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
513 c1023-4 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Crime prevention Criminal investigation Detainees Police Powers Terrorism Security
Legislation
Terrorism Act 2006 (Disapplication of Section 25) Order 2010
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk