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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... held . Some may be held for only a few minutes but many may be held for just under an hour . The crucial question is , how many ? Even if the examining officers used their powers to question one per cent of all people for 59 minutes ...
... held . Some may be held for only a few minutes but many may be held for just under an hour . The crucial question is , how many ? Even if the examining officers used their powers to question one per cent of all people for 59 minutes ...
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... Held under Terror Act ( The Guardian , 3 April 1991 ) , Four Held under Terrorism Act , ( The Guardian , 26 October 1990 ) , Two Arrested in Terrorism Inquiry , ( The Daily Telegraph , 19 August 1989 ) , Two Held in Terror Raid , ( The ...
... Held under Terror Act ( The Guardian , 3 April 1991 ) , Four Held under Terrorism Act , ( The Guardian , 26 October 1990 ) , Two Arrested in Terrorism Inquiry , ( The Daily Telegraph , 19 August 1989 ) , Two Held in Terror Raid , ( The ...
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... held in custody for up to seven days and they can be totally isolated from any contact with the outside world for ... held incommunicado for 48 hours . I couldn't see a solicitor . They didn't actually tell me 48 hours , they said I was ...
... held in custody for up to seven days and they can be totally isolated from any contact with the outside world for ... held incommunicado for 48 hours . I couldn't see a solicitor . They didn't actually tell me 48 hours , they said I was ...
Contents
The Study in Context | 1 |
Policing Ports and Airports Examination | 13 |
Examinations and Detentions at Ports | 34 |
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