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| UK disrupts 7/7 follow-ups |
| 2005-11-02 |
| BRITISH forces had thwarted attempts to carry out more terror attacks since the July 7 London bombings and a botched bid to repeat them on July 21, the capital's police chief said in remarks published today. "The security service and the Met have prevented other attacks in the last few weeks," Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Ian Blair said in an article in The Sun newspaper. "The sky is dark. Intelligence exists to suggest that other groups will attempt to attack Britain in the coming months," he said. Sir Ian said it could take weeks or months to understand material that was found. "One case involved an encrypted computer, which was the equivalent of 60,000 feet of paper. Was there a vital clue in there somewhere? Yes, but we were fortunate that it was pretty near the beginning, otherwise we would never have found it within the current time limit." He said police chiefs were united in supporting an extension of detention for terrorist suspects to 90 days, if officers were to defeat those planning further carnage. The issue is to be debated again in the House of Commons this week, with opponents urging Home Secretary Charles Clarke to drop the proposal to hold terror suspects for up to 90 days without charge. Sir Ian said detention must have rigorous scrutiny by a judge every seven or 14 days, to confirm that continued detention was appropriate. |
| Posted by:Dan Darling |
| #4 "The left in this country would have us all killed." Howard, unfortunately it's not just the left in your country. Though the disease does appear more advanced in EUrope. |
| Posted by: xbalanke 2005-11-02 08:38 |
| #3 90 days of free halal food, free bed and free heating. I think our muslim population will be queuing up for this treatment, it's even better than being on unemployment benefit - a dream for those who constantly expect something for nothing from the UK. For f*ck's sake either deport or throw away the key. The left in this country would have us all killed. |
| Posted by: Howard UK 2005-11-02 04:32 |
| #2 Bletchley Park |
| Posted by: UK no Islam 2005-11-02 04:18 |
| #1 Sir Ian said detention must have rigorous scrutiny by a judge every seven or 14 days, to confirm that continued detention was appropriate. After all, what's more important than pleasing our judicial masters? |
| Posted by: dushan 2005-11-02 01:25 |