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 108
... took up all the carpet and despite the fact that my carpets are pretty poor quality , they did actually tear them in the corners when they ripped them up . It was pretty cheap foam backed carpet and as they took it up all the foam ...
... took up all the carpet and despite the fact that my carpets are pretty poor quality , they did actually tear them in the corners when they ripped them up . It was pretty cheap foam backed carpet and as they took it up all the foam ...
Page 135
... took the three of them upstairs to get them dressed . And said to Maeve , ' Where's all your kids ' clothes ? ' And ... took all the floorboards up , took door knobs off , handles off chests of drawers , you know , stupid things like ...
... took the three of them upstairs to get them dressed . And said to Maeve , ' Where's all your kids ' clothes ? ' And ... took all the floorboards up , took door knobs off , handles off chests of drawers , you know , stupid things like ...
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... took that away . I did however get all the things back . ( 373M / 81 , 5 days , released ) They took a lot of stuff away in plastic bags . I'd a lot of pamphlets on their use of plastic bullets . And stuff that had been happening , like ...
... took that away . I did however get all the things back . ( 373M / 81 , 5 days , released ) They took a lot of stuff away in plastic bags . I'd a lot of pamphlets on their use of plastic bullets . And stuff that had been happening , like ...
Contents
The Study in Context | 1 |
Policing Ports and Airports Examination | 13 |
Examinations and Detentions at Ports | 34 |
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