28 days detention for suspected terrorists in UK?

Question

Turkey has a limit of 7.5 days, and Turkey is often (justly) citicised for it's human rights record.

Well, yes, Turkey does have problems with Muslim terrorists and I don't think the UK would stand up to close and independent examination of interrogation methods.
I'm not praising Turkey, just stating facts.

Answer 1

If they have enough evidence to arrest someone for suspected terrorism, I think 28 days to collate the evidence should surely be enough.

Answer 2

Perhaps the people who object to this proposed extension of detention have very short memories which is surprising if they live in the UK.
The front line available to all of us regarding the terrorist threats.(Yes they do exist still)are the intelligence services, police,and others.
If these officers consider they do not have time to study all matter relating to the incarceration of any, person suspected of activities detrimental to the security of this country and it citizens,they should for have the option to implement the 28 days.My feeling is, if that 28days is not enough, then extend that again, until they fully establish the facts to their satisfaction.Whoever disagrees with their request is living in a fantasy world. Continue along that route and we could be reaping a whirlwind.

Answer 3

a similar as the different suspected criminal. You both have rules and use them, or yuo do not. in case you imprison someone for 28 days with out something better than suspicion, you may want to do what you want to them for the duration of that factor to get a "confession" out of them. Witness the Birmingham 6 etc

Answer 4

28 days is long enough if they want it any longer it should be possible for them to apply to the House of Lords Law Committee and the onus must be on the authorities to prove the necessity on a week to week basis for 1 week and then release. We have already had one example of an abuse of power when the police waited until last minute to charge

Answer 5

perhaps 7.5 days is long enough if you torture your suspects into admission - just a thought............linking the human rights allegations to the timescale given..........

i heard that there has only been one instance where someone in UK has been held for the full 28 days...........it is available should it be required

Kamran - in the 1970's in NI they had internment which was imprisonment for as long as was required - well in excess of 28 days...............

Answer 6

Yes but do they have a threat from Muslim terrorists ? NO!

Answer 7

At least give the full picture will you...

http://hrw.org/english/docs/2006/01/18/turkey12220.htm

Answer 8

28 Days is long enough, it wasn't needed during the IRA days and will not be needed today

Answer 9

I agree with Michele S, and I think we should use internment again.
Also the IRA did not use suicide bombers.

Answer 10

arnold scwatsenigger dont no year or who else in it maybe gabriel byrne as devil i think hope it helps