Suspect Community: People's Experience of the Prevention of Terrorism Acts in BritainExamines the powers and effects of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act (PTA) which was introduced in 1974, following the Birmingham pub bombings. Includes factual information about the operation of the Act, plus accounts of personal experiences of the trauma of examination, arrest and detention under this legislation. |
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Page 93
... Britain leading to sentences of more than five years for both types of terrorism . Conclusions The introduction of the PTA established a dual system of criminal justice in Britain : one for people drawn into the criminal justice process ...
... Britain leading to sentences of more than five years for both types of terrorism . Conclusions The introduction of the PTA established a dual system of criminal justice in Britain : one for people drawn into the criminal justice process ...
Page 198
... Britain . In 1976 the power was extended to provide exclusion from Northern Ireland to Britain . This was introduced to meet demands from Unionist MPs for reciprocity between Britain and Northern Ireland , notwith- standing ministerial ...
... Britain . In 1976 the power was extended to provide exclusion from Northern Ireland to Britain . This was introduced to meet demands from Unionist MPs for reciprocity between Britain and Northern Ireland , notwith- standing ministerial ...
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... Britain or travelling between Britain and Northern Ireland . This alienation is likely to be further exacerbated by the involvement of a democratically unaccountable and secret organisation . This community's sense of justice was ...
... Britain or travelling between Britain and Northern Ireland . This alienation is likely to be further exacerbated by the involvement of a democratically unaccountable and secret organisation . This community's sense of justice was ...
Contents
The Study in Context | 1 |
Policing Ports and Airports Examination | 13 |
Examinations and Detentions at Ports | 34 |
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