Commons debate prevention and suppression of terrorism
15 July 2010 (updated on 15 July 2010)
Home Secretary, Theresa May, moved a debate in the House of Commons on 14 July to approve the draft Terrorism Act 2006 (Disapplication of Section 25) Order 2010. The draft Order continues the maximum period of detention of a terrorist suspect, which is set at 28 days, for six months with effect from 25 July 2010
- Video and Audio: Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism
- Commons Hansard: Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism
- About Parliament: Debates
- Office of Public Section Information: Draft Terrorism Act 2006 (Disapplication of Section 25) Order 2010
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