UK: Government reply to report by the Joint Human Rights Committee on counter-terrorism measures

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Counter-Terrorism Policy and Human Rights: 28 days, intercept and post-charge questioning (pdf)

See also JHRC report: Counter-Terrorism Policy and Human Rights: 28 days, intercept and post-charge questioning (160 pages, pdf)

"Recent Ministerial statements envisage an increase from 28 days in pre-trial detention limits. The Committee is not convinced of the need for this and recommends thorough scrutiny of the evidence, stronger judicial safeguards and improved parliamentary oversight."

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