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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... examining officers.14 In addition , examining officers have the power to insist that all passengers complete a landing or embarkation card . 15 Unfettered Discretion to Examine The powers to stop anyone entering or leaving Great Britain ...
... examining officers.14 In addition , examining officers have the power to insist that all passengers complete a landing or embarkation card . 15 Unfettered Discretion to Examine The powers to stop anyone entering or leaving Great Britain ...
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... examining officer to state a reason . In effect people being examined have no rights . They are dependent upon ... officers with the unfettered power to detain and question anyone . There are certain time limits on the examination process ...
... examining officer to state a reason . In effect people being examined have no rights . They are dependent upon ... officers with the unfettered power to detain and question anyone . There are certain time limits on the examination process ...
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... Police Complaints Authority because in the majority of cases there will be no independent evidence . In this case the explanation given for this examining officer's behaviour is very untypical . Normally , examining officers , as has ...
... Police Complaints Authority because in the majority of cases there will be no independent evidence . In this case the explanation given for this examining officer's behaviour is very untypical . Normally , examining officers , as has ...
Contents
The Study in Context | 1 |
Policing Ports and Airports Examination | 13 |
Examinations and Detentions at Ports | 34 |
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