CT Review finally uncovered
The long-awaited details of the Counter Terror Review have today been published which the Home Secretary says will ensure security and restore civil liberties.
The long-awaited details of the Counter Terror Review have today been published which the Home Secretary says will ensure security and restore civil liberties.
The key recommendations of the review include putting an end to:
28 day detention without charge for terror suspects. The maximum period will be 14 days
indiscriminate use of terrorism stop and search powers;
Use of intrusive powers by local authorities to investigate low-level offences. Magistrate approval will also be needed.
Home Secretary Theresa May revealed details of the highly anticipated review and said control orders will be replaced with a more focused regime.
Legislation to introduce the regime will be put before Parliament in the coming weeks.
In relation to pre-charge detention, the Government said earlier this week that it will revert down to 14 days, however, in exceptional circumstances pre-charge detention can be extended to 28 days.
There will also be increased efforts to deport foreign nationals involved in terrorist activities in this country, while fully respecting human rights.
She said: The threat from terrorism remains serious and complex and I have always said that this government`s first priority is to protect public safety and national security. But for too long the balance between security and British freedoms has not been the right one.
The measures we are announcing today will restore our civil liberties while still allowing the police and security services to protect us.
They are in keeping with British traditions and our commitment to the rule of law. I also believe they will restore public confidence in counter-terrorism legislation.
However, the Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper questioned the Governments shambolic and chaotic review, but welcomed it in light of changing threats.
The Government first announced a review of counter terror measures in July last year, which was expected to publish its findings before Christmas, however, alleged political disagreements within the Coalition contributed to its delay.
To read a detailed report of the Counter Terror Review click here http://www.policeprofessional.com/news.aspx?id=11917