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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... suspicion , required to submit in writing to further examination 12 hours If no reasonable suspicion that person has been concerned in the commission or instigation of acts of terrorism , must be released Power to Detain Pending ...
... suspicion , required to submit in writing to further examination 12 hours If no reasonable suspicion that person has been concerned in the commission or instigation of acts of terrorism , must be released Power to Detain Pending ...
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... suspicion . Here stereotypes may well play a part in constructing the suspicion ; for example , if the occupation recorded is incongruent with the style of dress . But what gives rise to suspicion is much more likely to be a product of ...
... suspicion . Here stereotypes may well play a part in constructing the suspicion ; for example , if the occupation recorded is incongruent with the style of dress . But what gives rise to suspicion is much more likely to be a product of ...
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... suspicion . A suspicion is based on reasonable grounds though the grounds do not prove guilt , do not amount to a case to answer in a court of law , and may even be , at a trial , inadmissible in evidence against the person arrested ...
... suspicion . A suspicion is based on reasonable grounds though the grounds do not prove guilt , do not amount to a case to answer in a court of law , and may even be , at a trial , inadmissible in evidence against the person arrested ...
Contents
The Study in Context | 1 |
Policing Ports and Airports Examination | 13 |
Examinations and Detentions at Ports | 34 |
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