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Government complacent over TPims - Pat McFadden Government complacent over TPims - Pat McFadden
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A Labour MP has accused the government of complacency and putting the public "at greater risk" by changing the way some terror suspects are monitored.A Labour MP has accused the government of complacency and putting the public "at greater risk" by changing the way some terror suspects are monitored.
Pat McFadden's comments come as police continue to search for Ibrahim Magag, believed to have absconded from his TPim control measure on Boxing Day.Pat McFadden's comments come as police continue to search for Ibrahim Magag, believed to have absconded from his TPim control measure on Boxing Day.
TPims replaced control orders in January 2012.TPims replaced control orders in January 2012.
But the Home Office said Mr Magag's disappearance had "nothing to do" with the switch.But the Home Office said Mr Magag's disappearance had "nothing to do" with the switch.
Detectives appealed for help on Monday in finding Mr Magag, who failed to meet his overnight residence condition on Boxing Day.Detectives appealed for help on Monday in finding Mr Magag, who failed to meet his overnight residence condition on Boxing Day.
The 28-year-old, of Somali origin, was last seen in the Camden area at 17:20 GMT on that day.The 28-year-old, of Somali origin, was last seen in the Camden area at 17:20 GMT on that day.
'Watered-down'
TPims - or Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures - restrict the movements of people thought to pose a risk to the public, but who cannot be tried for reasons of national security or deported.TPims - or Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures - restrict the movements of people thought to pose a risk to the public, but who cannot be tried for reasons of national security or deported.
Those subject to them can be restricted in areas such as where they stay, who they contact, and where they travel.Those subject to them can be restricted in areas such as where they stay, who they contact, and where they travel.
Mr McFadden described TPims as "watered-down control orders" which grant "more freedoms" to terror suspects.Mr McFadden described TPims as "watered-down control orders" which grant "more freedoms" to terror suspects.
He told the BBC Radio Four's World at One: "I think what they have done is complacent and dangerous and I warned the home secretary and the prime minster about this when the legislation was going through.He told the BBC Radio Four's World at One: "I think what they have done is complacent and dangerous and I warned the home secretary and the prime minster about this when the legislation was going through.
"What they have done is put the public at greater risk... and put needless extra pressure on the security services who are charged with monitoring these suspects and trying to keep them under surveillance.""What they have done is put the public at greater risk... and put needless extra pressure on the security services who are charged with monitoring these suspects and trying to keep them under surveillance."
Mr McFadden said Mr Magag had moved back to London under his TPim when previously he was banned from the city under his control order. TPim notices do not forcibly relocate people, when control orders could.Mr McFadden said Mr Magag had moved back to London under his TPim when previously he was banned from the city under his control order. TPim notices do not forcibly relocate people, when control orders could.
He added: "The government chose to disarm itself from the powers to relocate suspects... he [Magag] has used his new-found government-given freedom to come back to London and has now absconded."He added: "The government chose to disarm itself from the powers to relocate suspects... he [Magag] has used his new-found government-given freedom to come back to London and has now absconded."
The coalition TPim replaced Labour's control order system a year ago. Control orders placed terror suspects under close supervision which critics described as similar to house arrest.
Ten people in the UK are currently subject to a TPim notice, according to the Home Office.
'Pretty oppressive'
Yvette Cooper, Labour's shadow home secretary, said Home Secretary Theresa May had questions to answer.
In a statement she added: "The Home Secretary took the decision against the advice of security experts to replace control orders with TPims, removing the power to relocate terror suspects and reducing restrictions.
"Theresa May needs to explain rapidly why surveillance failed on Ibrahim Magag since Christmas and whether her decision to return him to London and to weaken legislation has made it easier for him to abscond and harder for the police to find him now."
A spokesperson for the Home Office said Magag's disappearance was "the first time somebody subject to a TPim has absconded".A spokesperson for the Home Office said Magag's disappearance was "the first time somebody subject to a TPim has absconded".
They added: "In the six years of control orders, there were seven absconds, and in six of those cases the individual was never found in the UK.They added: "In the six years of control orders, there were seven absconds, and in six of those cases the individual was never found in the UK.
"The TPim regime provides effective powers for dealing with those who are engaged in terrorism-related activity but who we cannot yet prosecute or deport."The TPim regime provides effective powers for dealing with those who are engaged in terrorism-related activity but who we cannot yet prosecute or deport.
"By providing extra funding to the security services and Metropolitan Police we are maximising the opportunities to put these individuals on trial in open court.""By providing extra funding to the security services and Metropolitan Police we are maximising the opportunities to put these individuals on trial in open court."
David Anderson QC, the independent reviewer of terrorism legislation, told the BBC he agreed the replacement measures were "watered down", but nevertheless were "still pretty oppressive".David Anderson QC, the independent reviewer of terrorism legislation, told the BBC he agreed the replacement measures were "watered down", but nevertheless were "still pretty oppressive".
He added that the end of relocation powers had been balanced by increased resources for surveillance, and TPims were limited to two years as opposed to the indefinite length of control orders.He added that the end of relocation powers had been balanced by increased resources for surveillance, and TPims were limited to two years as opposed to the indefinite length of control orders.
Writing on Twitter earlier, Mr Anderson questioned whether Mr Magag would have been able to abscond as easily from south-west England, where he was held under his control order from 2009 until 2011.
But he added no anti-terror measure "of this kind" is "foolproof". He highlighted that the UK does not imprison British citizens who have "not been charged or convicted of a criminal offence".
The identity of people under TPims are usually kept secret, but an anonymity order imposed on Mr Magag was lifted following a request by the police.The identity of people under TPims are usually kept secret, but an anonymity order imposed on Mr Magag was lifted following a request by the police.
Ministers say they do not believe his disappearance is linked to any terrorism planning in the UK, and his TPim was intended to prevent fundraising and overseas travel.Ministers say they do not believe his disappearance is linked to any terrorism planning in the UK, and his TPim was intended to prevent fundraising and overseas travel.