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 101
... night ' , which he did , but they weren't strong enough . So in the middle of Sunday night I was ringing the bell for more sleeping tablets and they got another doctor from the same practice to come out in the middle of the night and he ...
... night ' , which he did , but they weren't strong enough . So in the middle of Sunday night I was ringing the bell for more sleeping tablets and they got another doctor from the same practice to come out in the middle of the night and he ...
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... night , because I then went into a different interview room . I was let out of the area where the cells were , the locked - up area , and taken into a much more comfortable office which was adjacent to their main office . I was allowed ...
... night , because I then went into a different interview room . I was let out of the area where the cells were , the locked - up area , and taken into a much more comfortable office which was adjacent to their main office . I was allowed ...
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... night - that's another tactic they use . You're trying to get a kip and they come in- ' Are you all right ? ' I mean they know very well that you're all right but it's just so as to annoy you keep you awake , you know . If you were to ...
... night - that's another tactic they use . You're trying to get a kip and they come in- ' Are you all right ? ' I mean they know very well that you're all right but it's just so as to annoy you keep you awake , you know . If you were to ...
Contents
The Study in Context | 1 |
Policing Ports and Airports Examination | 13 |
Examinations and Detentions at Ports | 34 |
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