Home Secretary Charles Clarke is to start consultations with his opposition counterparts in an effort to get an all-party consensus which would pave the way for a speedy drafting and adoption of [anti-terror] legislation. This will include new laws banning âacts preparatory to terrorismâ and âincitement and encouragement of terrorismâ.
| That'll let them dump people like Bakri and Captain Hook, if they can work up the nerve to use it... |
The government is also planning to tighten existing legislation including the deportation of radical clerics who are deemed to be poisoning the minds of young British Muslims with hatred and fanaticism; the introduction of tougher border controls; and the issuing of more control orders (house arrest) of those Muslim radicals who are regarded to be a danger to the wider society. Blair at yesterday afternoonâs Prime Ministerâs Question Time in the House of Commons reiterated that the terrorists were driven âby an extremist and evil ideology which is contrary to the teachings and roots of Islam.â He saw an important role for the Muslim community in helping to change the âhearts and mindsâ of those radicals in their midst. Today Britain will observe a two-minute silence at noon in respect of those who have perished or were injured in the bombings. In a show of solidarity, EU countries will join in a Europewide tribute to the victims of the London bombings.
| I'm sure the Brits will appreciate that, but I'll bet they're rather see a coupla Masterminds™ served up on a platter... |
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