Commons backs Clarke after terror law concessions
News Article 9 March 2005
MPs have given their backing to the latest anti-terror law concessions outlined by Charles Clarke.
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.
Fresh anti-terror defeats pose problems for ministers
News Article 8 March 2005
A fresh wave of defeats in the House of Lords has left the government's anti-terrorism plans in disarray.
Peers vote down terror proposals
Press Review 8 March 2005
The government suffered a series of defeats over its anti terror proposals in the House of Lords yesterday.
Peers defeat Clarke's anti-terror plans
News Article 7 March 2005
An overwhelming majority of peers have voted to amend the government’s proposed anti-terror legislation.
Clarke rejects terror law concessions
News Article 6 March 2005
Charles Clarke has effectively ruled out any major concessions in order to secure support for controversial new anti-terror laws.
Terror bill 'may breach human rights law'
News Article 4 March 2005
The government's plan to allow judges to impose controversial house arrest control orders on terror suspects may breach human rights laws.
Terror bill amendments attempt to placate peers
Press Review 4 March 2005
Lord Falconer has tried to persuade peers not to ruin the Prevention of Terrorism Bill, insisting that judges would examine the merits of a home secretary's decision to impose control orders on suspects.
Terror bill time 'adequate', insists Hain
News Article 3 March 2005
The leader of the Commons has defended the amount of time being given to debate the Prevention of Terrorism Bill.
No deal on anti-terror laws
Press Review 3 March 2005
Tony Blair yesterday rejected a Conservative offer of support on the government's anti-terror plans in exchange for a "sunset clause".
Blair rejects Tory terror law offer
News Article 2 March 2005
Tony Blair has rejected the Tories' offer of support on the government's anti-terror plans if a "sunset clause" is included.
Tories back anti-terror measures
Press Review 2 March 2005
The Conservatives have agreed to allow the government's new anti-terror legislation to become law for eight months.
Labour majority slashed in anti-terror vote
Press Review 1 March 2005
Amid claims of a Commons "farce", a rebellion over new anti-terrorism powers last night saw the government's majority slashed to just 14.
Clarke confident anti-terror plans will prevail
News Article 1 March 2005
Charles Clarke has said he is confident he has made enough concessions to get his anti-terror plans through the House of Lords.
Clarke targets terror law rebels
Press Review 28 February 2005
Charles Clarke will today aim to convince Labour MPs to support his plans for control orders on terror suspects.
