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18/07/2005
New ‘terror laws’ talks set to start
Talks have commenced over the contentious issue of new “terror laws” for the UK, which could see a range of new offences introduced to the country’s statute books that may include charges covering preparing, training for and inciting terror acts.
Home Secretary Charles Clarke is meeting his Conservative and Liberal Democrat counterparts, David Davis and Mark Oaten, to debate the proposed legislation, and a series of what are described as "consultative meetings" will be held throughout the coming week.
The talks come after the July 7 bombings in London, which left 55 people dead in four separate incidents throughout the capital, and which were thought to be the work of suicide bombers with links to Islamic militant groups.
The debate has also been sparked by the publication of several new reports, which claim that the UK’s close ties with America’s ‘war against terror’ lies at the root of increased terrorist activity against British interests.
One report, issued by foreign affairs thinktank, the Chatham House organisation, described the world-view of UK as a country "riding as a pillion passenger with the United States", while the Economic and Social Research Council said that al-Qaida’s recruiting power had been given "a boost" by the UK’s current level of involvement in Iraq.
However, foreign secretary, Jack Straw, hit back against the claims, and stated that the recent terrorist attack at a beach resort in Turkey – a country which has not supported the invasion of Iraq – showed that terrorists "seek any excuse" to strike.
The bombing of the resort minibus, thought to be the work of a Kurdish separatist group PKK, killed five including one British woman, one Irish teenager and three Turkish people.
Home Secretary Charles Clarke is meeting his Conservative and Liberal Democrat counterparts, David Davis and Mark Oaten, to debate the proposed legislation, and a series of what are described as "consultative meetings" will be held throughout the coming week.
The talks come after the July 7 bombings in London, which left 55 people dead in four separate incidents throughout the capital, and which were thought to be the work of suicide bombers with links to Islamic militant groups.
The debate has also been sparked by the publication of several new reports, which claim that the UK’s close ties with America’s ‘war against terror’ lies at the root of increased terrorist activity against British interests.
One report, issued by foreign affairs thinktank, the Chatham House organisation, described the world-view of UK as a country "riding as a pillion passenger with the United States", while the Economic and Social Research Council said that al-Qaida’s recruiting power had been given "a boost" by the UK’s current level of involvement in Iraq.
However, foreign secretary, Jack Straw, hit back against the claims, and stated that the recent terrorist attack at a beach resort in Turkey – a country which has not supported the invasion of Iraq – showed that terrorists "seek any excuse" to strike.
The bombing of the resort minibus, thought to be the work of a Kurdish separatist group PKK, killed five including one British woman, one Irish teenager and three Turkish people.
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Police have been granted more time to question two men suspected of terrorism offences relating to activities in Syria. Two 21-year-old men were arrested on Monday at Heathrow Airport after arriving on a flight from Istanbul. It is understood that the men are from Handsworth in Birmingham.
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Police Hunt For Wanted Terror Suspect
A wanted terror suspect, who is subject to a Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures (Tpim) notice, was last seen leaving a mosque after changing into a burka in Acton on Friday. Mohammed Ahmed Mohamed, 27, was seen in CCTV images leaving with his face and body fully covered by the Islamic garment. He is the second person to breach a Tpim.
Police Hunt For Wanted Terror Suspect
A wanted terror suspect, who is subject to a Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures (Tpim) notice, was last seen leaving a mosque after changing into a burka in Acton on Friday. Mohammed Ahmed Mohamed, 27, was seen in CCTV images leaving with his face and body fully covered by the Islamic garment. He is the second person to breach a Tpim.
16 February 2009
Police Given Longer To Quiz Terror Suspects
Police in England have been granted a further six days to quiz terror suspects with alleged links to a Gaza aid convoy. Three men, held by police in Lancashire, were detained following a series of raids at homes in Burnley. On Friday a total of nine men were arrested on a Preston motorway. Six were later released without charge.
Police Given Longer To Quiz Terror Suspects
Police in England have been granted a further six days to quiz terror suspects with alleged links to a Gaza aid convoy. Three men, held by police in Lancashire, were detained following a series of raids at homes in Burnley. On Friday a total of nine men were arrested on a Preston motorway. Six were later released without charge.
22 October 2007
Commons Grilling On Terror Laws
The Home Secretary, Jacqui Smith is to be questioned about the government's plans for tighter anti-terror laws. She is to appear before the cross-party House of Commons Home Affairs Committee and will be expected to explain how ministers plan to take forward the issue of the maximum detention limit before charge for terror suspects.
Commons Grilling On Terror Laws
The Home Secretary, Jacqui Smith is to be questioned about the government's plans for tighter anti-terror laws. She is to appear before the cross-party House of Commons Home Affairs Committee and will be expected to explain how ministers plan to take forward the issue of the maximum detention limit before charge for terror suspects.
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