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 18
... person has committed an offence under the Act.17 Unlike the inland arrest power under the PTA , 18 there is no require- ment when a person is stopped that the examining officer must have reasonable suspicion that the person is involved ...
... person has committed an offence under the Act.17 Unlike the inland arrest power under the PTA , 18 there is no require- ment when a person is stopped that the examining officer must have reasonable suspicion that the person is involved ...
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... person being detained experiences no change whatsoever in their state of confinement as they pass from a process of examination to one of detention . Thirdly , the form's content is confusing . It asks if people want someone to be ...
... person being detained experiences no change whatsoever in their state of confinement as they pass from a process of examination to one of detention . Thirdly , the form's content is confusing . It asks if people want someone to be ...
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... person . Alternatively , they will rely on either picking up the person when they present an embarkation or landing card , or when they are requested to show some form of identity . Other people are likely to be stopped and examined ...
... person . Alternatively , they will rely on either picking up the person when they present an embarkation or landing card , or when they are requested to show some form of identity . Other people are likely to be stopped and examined ...
Contents
The Study in Context | 1 |
Policing Ports and Airports Examination | 13 |
Examinations and Detentions at Ports | 34 |
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