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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... ports and airports on a regular basis . Third , to answer all enquiries from ports and airports about specific passengers . It is not known whether the unit has its own computer or whether it makes use of other computers run by the ...
... ports and airports on a regular basis . Third , to answer all enquiries from ports and airports about specific passengers . It is not known whether the unit has its own computer or whether it makes use of other computers run by the ...
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... Ports and Airports in Connection with Northern Ireland Affairs , 1974-1991 ( showing gender for 1985-1991 ) . Number 1,200 1,000 800 600 400 All detentions ... ports Policing Ports and Airports : Examination and Detention Powers 31.
... Ports and Airports in Connection with Northern Ireland Affairs , 1974-1991 ( showing gender for 1985-1991 ) . Number 1,200 1,000 800 600 400 All detentions ... ports Policing Ports and Airports : Examination and Detention Powers 31.
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... ports and airports has led to a substantial diminution of the civil rights of one section of the population - mainly those people travelling ... Ports and Airports : People's Policing Ports and Airports : Examination and Detention Powers 33.
... ports and airports has led to a substantial diminution of the civil rights of one section of the population - mainly those people travelling ... Ports and Airports : People's Policing Ports and Airports : Examination and Detention Powers 33.
Contents
The Study in Context | 1 |
Policing Ports and Airports Examination | 13 |
Examinations and Detentions at Ports | 34 |
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