Counterterrorism bill
Monday, 21, Jul 2008 12:00
"My government will seek a consensus on changes to the law on terrorism so that the police and other agencies have the powers they need to protect the public, whilst preserving essential rights and liberties."
The bill is part of wide reaching measures to improve the detection and policing of terrorism. It will bring in post-charge questioning and could introduce the use of intercept evidence. It backs increasing the period for detention without trial to 56 days.
First reading (Commons): January 24th 2008
Second reading (Commons): April 1st 2008
Committee stage (Commons): April 22nd to May 15th 2008
Report stage (Commons): June 10th 2008
Third reading (Commons): June 11th 2008
First reading (Lords): June 12th 2008
Second reading (Lords): July 8th 2008
Committee stage (Lords): October 9th, 13th and 15th 2008