7 July probe tactics criticised – BBC News
“Police investigating the 7 July attacks on London have been criticised by the lawyer for Hasina Patel, the widow of suicide bomber Mohammed Sidique Khan.”
BBC News, 16th May 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: terrorism
Deportation ruling deals blow to anti-terror policy – The Guardian
“The government’s anti-terror policy was dealt another blow today after judges ruled against deporting a man cleared of plotting to launch a poison attack on London.”
The Guardian, 14th May 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Reid says human rights laws are fuelling terror – The Sunday Times
“John Reid, the outgoing home secretary, yesterday called for controversial human rights laws to be watered down because he fears they are allowing terrorists to run free.”
The Sunday Times, 13th May 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
New rules on terror leaks urged – BBC News
“Officials and police should be subject to new rules covering media briefings on anti-terrorism investigations, human rights organisation Liberty has said.”
BBC News, 8th May 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Regina v. M and others – WLR Daily
Regina v. M and others (No. 2)
“Where a ruling made at a preparatory hearing was overturned on appeal and the Court of Appeal differently constituted in a subsequent case held that the earlier case had been decided per incuriam the judge was bound to follow the later decision in the interests of justice as a whole and on the basis that any rulings of law made at preparatory hearings had correctly to reflect the law which would govern the trial.”
WLR Daily, 27th April 2007
Source: www.lawreports.co.uk
Please note once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.
Price of justice was the longest and costliest criminal case ever – The Times
“The Operation Crevice trial was the longest and most expensive criminal case in Britain – costing £50 million, lasting more than a year and illustrating graphically the growing problems in the courts system.”
The Times, 1st May 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Five guilty over fertiliser bomb plot – The Guardian
“Five British men with close links to the July 7 bombers were today found guilty of a plot to set off a wave of fertiliser-based terrorist explosions around the country.”
The Guardian
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Libyan terror suspects win right to stay in UK – The Times
“A Home Office plan to deport terror suspects back to Libya is in tatters today, after an immigration court ruled that they could face an unfair trial and even torture if sent home.”
The Times, 27th April 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
UK terror suspects win key ruling – BBC News
“Two Libyan terror suspects have won an appeal against deportation from the UK in a major defeat for the government.”
BBC News, 27th April 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
7 July suspects appear in court – BBC News
“The first people to be charged in connection with the 7 July suicide bomb attacks in London have appeared before a judge at the Old Bailey.”
BBC News, 20th April 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Bomb plot’ jury receive ruling – BBC News
“The judge in an Old Bailey terror trial which has lasted more than a year has said he will accept a majority verdict.”
BBC News, 20th April 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Angry families of terror victims seek payouts – The Guardian
“British victims of terrorist atrocities abroad yesterday voiced their frustration and anger at the lack of help from the government. Survivors of bombings in Bali, Egypt and Turkey spoke out on the eve of the second reading of a private member’s bill which hopes to introduce a system that would allow the families of those killed or injured to be paid compensation.”
The Guardian, 20th April 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Compensation bid for bomb victims – BBC News
“A bid for compensation for Britons who are killed or hurt in terrorist attacks abroad is to be debated by peers.”
BBC News, 19th April 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Related link: Victims of Overseas Terrorism Bill 2006-07
Police to be able to question suspects after charge – The Guardian
“Police are to be given new powers to continue questioning suspects after they have been charged, the attorney general, Lord Goldsmith, said yesterday.”
The Guardian, 19th April 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Secretary of State for the Home Department v. AF – Times Law Reports
Cumulative restrictions make control order a nullity
Secretary of State for the Home Department v. AF
Queen’s Bench Division
“A control order imposing restrictions which amounted cumulatively to a deprivation of liberty was a nullity.”
The Times, 18th April 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Please note the Times Law Reports are only available free on Times Online for 21 days from the date of publication.
Extremists told to expect prosecution – The Times
“Extremists who preach hate and incite violence and murder will be targeted under a tough crackdown launched by the Attorney-General today to bring ‘radicalisers’ before the courts. ”
The Times, 5th April 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
National strategy to enhance prosecution of extremist radicalisers – Attorney General’s Office
“A national strategy to enhance the investigation and prosecution of extremist radicalisers in the UK – those who incite others to terrorism, violence or hatred of other groups – was announced by the Attorney General, Lord Goldsmith today.”
Full story (Word document)
Attorney General’s Office press release, 5th April 2007
Source: www.attorneygeneral.gov.uk
Goldsmith has radical preachers in his sights – Daily Telegraph
“A drive against Islamist fanatics is being launched by the Government today to counter the growing radicalism that could fuel a new wave of terrorist bombings.”
Daily Telegraph, 5th April 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Terror suspect wins control case – BBC News
“A terror suspect won a battle against a control order imposed by the Home Secretary to limit his movements.”
BBC News, 4th April 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
