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Counter-Terrorism and Security Bill

Is the right hon. Lady aware of the distrust and suspicion in some communities of what might happen? After the Bradford riots, many parents escorted their children to the police thinking they would get told off, but they ended up with long, extended prison sentences for actions that, at the beginning of the day, were simply not in the minds of those young people. There is a danger that people will be reluctant to come forward because of the way in which they will be dealt with by the police.

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
589 c1310 
Session
2014-15
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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