Detention without charge roulette

This week it was announced that the Government are pushing for 42 days detention without trial for terrorist suspects. Only recently, it was publicised that 56 days would be the figure. Last year it was 90 days.

Talk about pulling the figure out of a hat. At the start of this issue, it was always stated that the figure would be what the security services and police required. It no longer seems as such, it now looks like what the Government can get away with. Not exactly principled is it?

I don't think it will work. Most M.P.s are too wise to it and will deny the attempt to extend the time without evidence. At least I hope so.

Also, another announcement made to the media and not to the House of Commons. So much for the change Gordon Brown promised.

No change.

Squiffy.