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Terrorism Bill

We are giving a power. We have no idea how it will be used. If the House gives a power to the investigating authorities, they can use it as they see fit. The hon. Gentleman may be right that it will be used on relatively few occasions. He may be wrong about that. I start by considering the power that we are giving, which is the capacity to detain for 90 days without charge. That is a very serious matter indeed.
Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
438 c917 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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