Proposed extension of anti-terrorism powers

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In May home secretary David Blunkett presented proposals to double to 14 days the period that terrorist suspects can be detained without charge it would be addition to some of the world's most draconian legislation. Liberty described the proposals as "ill-considered, unnecessary and politically motivated".

Independent, 12.5.03

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