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July 5, 2007
Control Orders to be Challenged in the House of Lords
From BBC Online
The government's controversial anti-terror control orders are set to be challenged in the House of Lords. Ten terror suspects placed under the measures - at least two of whom are on the run - will argue they violate their rights to liberty and a fair trial.
Five Law Lords will also consider Home Secretary Jacqui Smith's appeal against a ruling which said orders imposed on six Iraqis breached their human rights.
Control orders place terror suspects under curfews of up to 18 hours a day. Opponents say they amount to "virtual house arrest" and are often based on evidence which is not made public.
Eric Metcalfe, of human rights and law reform organisation Justice, said: "We cannot allow the fight against terrorism to compromise basic fairness.
Posted by andrew on July 5, 2007 9:35 AM in the category UK Policy
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