Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Plans for new UK anti-terror laws criticized

Plans for new British anti-terror laws have come under criticism for being vague and unenforceable.


This comes as polls reveal that only 35% of the British public would support Britain taking part in air strikes against Islamic State targets in Iraq.


The new anti-terror plans include giving police the power to seize passports of British nationals suspected of leaving the country to fight with Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria.


The Prime Minister's office has said it does not know if such a law would be possible. 


British shadow defense secretary Yvette Cooper questions the government's approach to tackling the threat of terror in Britain.


IN: There was a lot of vagueness

OUT: should be restored.

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ALT: MP Sir Edward Garnier QC says there could be legal issues with the new plans.


IN: If they are prevented

OUT: consult across parliament.

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