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UK: Legal Opinion on the Prevention of Terrorism Bill

01 February 2005

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Legal Opinion on the Prevention of Terrorism Bill by Ben Emmerson QC (Matrix Chambers):

"I am asked to advise on the compatibility of the provisions of the new Prevention of Terrorism Bill with the requirements of domestic and international human rights law. For the reasons set out...it is my view that the entire scheme established under the Bill as it stands is incompatible with the United Kingdom’s international obligations, and would be vulnerable to challenge in the courts."

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