Mullin attacks government over Guantanamo
Press Review 19 May 2005
Former Foreign Office minister Chris Mullin has accused the government of turning a blind eye to the "excesses" of the war on terror.
Special advocates system needs 'urgent reform'
Press Review 4 April 2005
The system which gives barristers security clearance to represent the interests of terror suspects at secret court hearings is "critically flawed" and must be reformed urgently, MPs said on Sunday.
Committee condemns special advocate system
News Article 3 April 2005
The system that limits lawyers' access to suspected terrorists is "critically flawed and must be radically improved", MPs said on Sunday.
Detainee information 'stopped UK terror attacks'
News Article 10 March 2005
Information from al Qaeda terrorists held by the American authorities has helped to prevent terrorists attacks in the UK, an official report has disclosed.
Ministers prepare for terror bill climbdown
Press Review 9 March 2005
The government is today set for a humiliating climbdown on its anti-terror legislation following a fresh string of defeats in the House of Lords.
Clarke digs in for terror law fight
Press Review 7 March 2005
Charles Clarke has effectively ruled out any major concessions in order to secure support for controversial new anti-terror laws.
Fresh backing for detention without trial in terror cases
Press Review 10 February 2005
A slim majority of voters support the detention or house arrest of suspected terrorists without trial.
Terror suspects 'choose jail over house arrest'
Press Review 1 February 2005
The 11 terror suspects currently detained without trial under emergency legislation may refuse to leave jail rather than live under strict house arrest, their lawyers have revealed.
Clarke defends house arrest powers
Press Review 28 January 2005
Charles Clarke has revealed that the friends and relatives of the four British citizens freed from Guantanamo Bay this week may also undergo sweeping monitoring by the police.
Clarke introduces house arrest in escalation of state power
Press Review 27 January 2005
The home secretary announced yesterday that foreign and British terror suspects will face a new system of "control orders" including curfews, tagging and being placed under indefinite house arrest.
Foreign terror suspects to be freed
Press Review 26 January 2005
The twelve foreign terrorist suspects currently held in top security prisons are to be freed, Charles Clarke will announce today.
Clarke announces 'twin track' strategy on terror suspects
News Article 26 January 2005
Charles Clarke has announced a new "twin track" approach to dealing with foreign terror suspects who cannot be brought to trial in the UK.
Guantanamo Britons return to UK
News Article 25 January 2005
The four Briton's held at Guantanamo Bay have been handed over to the UK, with the American authorities saying that Britain has "accepted responsibility for these detainees".
Guantanamo Britons set for return
Press Review 25 January 2005
The final four British detainees in Guantanamo Bay are expected to arrive home today.
Chris Mullin - Foreign Office minister
Interview 21 January 2005
Chris Mullin explains why "any decent democrat" should be concerned by the detention of terror suspects at Belmarsh, how Britain can use its influence to help Africa and why the Commonwealth still has a place in the 21st century.
