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07/06/2007
Reid announces anti-terror proposals
Home Secretary John Reid has announced a series of proposals aimed at toughening current anti-terror legislation, including plans to extend the detention limits for terror suspects beyond 28 days.
The proposals are included in a three-page consultation document and Mr Reid plans to hold cross-party talks and discussions with police and civil liberty groups before a draft bill is introduced.
The Home Secretary outlined the plans in a statement to MPs. Other proposals include: plans to allow terrorist suspects to be questioned after they have been charged; the introduction of a sex offenders-style terrorist register; tougher sentences for those found guilty of terrorist offences; and a review of the possible use of intercept evidence in courts.
Liberal Democrat home affairs spokesperson Nick Clegg welcomed the prospect of cross-party discussions on the proposals, saying that "the likelihood of real improvements in our anti-terror defences is increased".
Mr Clegg said: "The Liberal Democrats will play a full and positive role in the process as long as all new measures are based on evidence that they are needed and the right balance between our customary British liberty and new security measures is struck."
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The proposals are included in a three-page consultation document and Mr Reid plans to hold cross-party talks and discussions with police and civil liberty groups before a draft bill is introduced.
The Home Secretary outlined the plans in a statement to MPs. Other proposals include: plans to allow terrorist suspects to be questioned after they have been charged; the introduction of a sex offenders-style terrorist register; tougher sentences for those found guilty of terrorist offences; and a review of the possible use of intercept evidence in courts.
Liberal Democrat home affairs spokesperson Nick Clegg welcomed the prospect of cross-party discussions on the proposals, saying that "the likelihood of real improvements in our anti-terror defences is increased".
Mr Clegg said: "The Liberal Democrats will play a full and positive role in the process as long as all new measures are based on evidence that they are needed and the right balance between our customary British liberty and new security measures is struck."
(KMcA/SP)
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