Concern Over Treatment of Terrorists
Europe's anti-torture committee has expressed concern over the government's plans to enable terror suspects to be held for 42 days without charge.
The council feels that suspects should be taken to prison after 14 days because police cells are inadequate for longer detentions.
The law that was passed in June by MP's, is set to be considered in the House of Lords within the coming weeks.
Human Rights
Whilst people's general rights and the fairness of police investigation should be monitored, it seems that once someone is a suspect of removing the rights of thousands, if not millions of people, should their rights still be considered?
In the fight against terrorism the rights of civilians should be first and foremost. those who stand for injustice should not be the major concern of governing bodies. Instead why don't they concentrate on saving the lives of people who without murderous tendencies.
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