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Proceeding contribution from Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party) 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

No, because the Home Secretary needs time to wind up the debate. In the previous debate, we were told about the comments of chief constables. I do not know the collective noun for chief constables, but they were all lined up in support of 28 days. I assume that it will take six months to sort out their line and get them on a different course. However, I recall among the good contributions in previous debates about 28-day detention those of the now Attorney-General. He clearly signalled before the election his opposition to 28 days and said that the policy would be reviewed. It is therefore not true that only the Liberals made such a proposal. As Opposition Front Benchers discover that they need to change their position on immigration, I appeal to them to wake up to civil liberties.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
513 c1028-9 
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
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