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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... Court . The Court can then authorise detention for a further 36 hours , bringing the total detention period to 72 hours . If the police wish to detain the individual still further , they must bring their case before a Magistrates ' Court ...
... Court . The Court can then authorise detention for a further 36 hours , bringing the total detention period to 72 hours . If the police wish to detain the individual still further , they must bring their case before a Magistrates ' Court ...
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... Court is not the forum for discussion of ' issues of extreme sensitivity ' ( emphasis added ) ; and because not very many extensions are applied for under the PTA , magistrates would not be able to develop the necessary expertise . He ...
... Court is not the forum for discussion of ' issues of extreme sensitivity ' ( emphasis added ) ; and because not very many extensions are applied for under the PTA , magistrates would not be able to develop the necessary expertise . He ...
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... court appearance of the Winchester 3 focused on the security . The BBC TV Six o'clock News began with Sue Lawley . Three people have appeared before a special magistrates ' court at Chippenham in Wiltshire , charged with conspiring to ...
... court appearance of the Winchester 3 focused on the security . The BBC TV Six o'clock News began with Sue Lawley . Three people have appeared before a special magistrates ' court at Chippenham in Wiltshire , charged with conspiring to ...
Contents
The Study in Context | 1 |
Policing Ports and Airports Examination | 13 |
Examinations and Detentions at Ports | 34 |
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