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Proceeding contribution from Pete Wishart (Scottish National Party) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 7 June 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill on Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Bill.


Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Bill

That is exactly what is said, and we have heard from a number of contributors this evening that these are people against whom there is not sufficient evidence or evidence of good enough quality for a successful prosecution. We heard the example of an individual who has had a control order against him for two years. His liberty has been compromised for two years because he has not been able to prove his innocence in a court and the state has not been able to prove his guilt. That is at the heart of the matter, which was why the hon. Member for Newark was spot on in his observations about how control orders are operating.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
529 c102-3 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Counter-terrorism Crime prevention Criminal investigation Community relations Human rights Powers of entry Parliamentary scrutiny Terrorism Religion Right of search Anti-terrorism control orders Terrorism prevention and investigation measures
Legislation
Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Bill 2010-12
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk