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| The length of time that terror suspects can be detained without charge is to be debated by MPs as they continue their discussion of the Queen's Speech. | |
| Ministers have indicated they favour doubling the current limit to 56 days. | Ministers have indicated they favour doubling the current limit to 56 days. |
| But the plans are likely to face opposition from Tories and Lib Dems, who say the move cannot be justified by the evidence, and some Labour MPs. | But the plans are likely to face opposition from Tories and Lib Dems, who say the move cannot be justified by the evidence, and some Labour MPs. |
| Among pledges in the Queen's Speech was "further action to create stronger communities and tackle terrorism". | Among pledges in the Queen's Speech was "further action to create stronger communities and tackle terrorism". |
| Compromise | Compromise |
| Constitutional reform and the funding of political parties are also expected to be on the agenda on Wednesday, but anti-terror laws are set to dominate. | |
| The Conservatives say a proposal to allow terrorism suspects to be questioned after they have been charged - included in the Counter-Terrorism Bill - came from them. | The Conservatives say a proposal to allow terrorism suspects to be questioned after they have been charged - included in the Counter-Terrorism Bill - came from them. |
| QUEEN'S SPEECH DEBATES Wed: Home Office and justiceThurs: Local government and communitiesMon 12: Foreign affairs and defenceTues 13: Health and EducationWeds 14: Economy and pensions | QUEEN'S SPEECH DEBATES Wed: Home Office and justiceThurs: Local government and communitiesMon 12: Foreign affairs and defenceTues 13: Health and EducationWeds 14: Economy and pensions |
| But they said they wanted the bill to go further and allow the use of intercept evidence in court - something also backed by the Lib Dems - and a "proper" border police force. | But they said they wanted the bill to go further and allow the use of intercept evidence in court - something also backed by the Lib Dems - and a "proper" border police force. |
| However, it is the time that terrorism suspects can be held for before they have to be charged or released that is proving most controversial. | |
| In 2005, government efforts to extend the limit to 90 days led to Tony Blair's first Commons defeat as prime minister, although it was later agreed to extend the detention period from 14 to 28 days. | In 2005, government efforts to extend the limit to 90 days led to Tony Blair's first Commons defeat as prime minister, although it was later agreed to extend the detention period from 14 to 28 days. |
| The government and police say the increasing complexity of terror plots means the time has come to look again at extending the limit. | The government and police say the increasing complexity of terror plots means the time has come to look again at extending the limit. |
| Lord Carlile, the government's anti-terrorism legislation reviewer, has said it is likely more than 28 days would be needed in the future in a small number of cases. | Lord Carlile, the government's anti-terrorism legislation reviewer, has said it is likely more than 28 days would be needed in the future in a small number of cases. |
| Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said he wants a political consensus on the issue, but both the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats have said they will not support an extension unless there is clear evidence one is necessary. | Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said he wants a political consensus on the issue, but both the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats have said they will not support an extension unless there is clear evidence one is necessary. |
| In a bid for a compromise, ministers have promised extra judicial and parliamentary oversight of any extension and have also agreed to Tory suggestions for the power to question suspects after they have been charged. | In a bid for a compromise, ministers have promised extra judicial and parliamentary oversight of any extension and have also agreed to Tory suggestions for the power to question suspects after they have been charged. |
| Flexible working | Flexible working |
| Among policies outlined in Tuesday's Queen's Speech - Mr Brown's first as prime minister - were moves to allow it to be made compulsory for all 16 to 18 year olds in England to be in education or training, from 2015. | Among policies outlined in Tuesday's Queen's Speech - Mr Brown's first as prime minister - were moves to allow it to be made compulsory for all 16 to 18 year olds in England to be in education or training, from 2015. |
| The government also signalled moves to extend the right to request flexible working, currently available to parents of children aged under six, to parents of older children. | The government also signalled moves to extend the right to request flexible working, currently available to parents of children aged under six, to parents of older children. |
| In other measures, plans for a new offence of inciting hatred against gay, lesbian and transgender people will also be extended to cover disabled people. | In other measures, plans for a new offence of inciting hatred against gay, lesbian and transgender people will also be extended to cover disabled people. |
| Other proposals include a Climate Change Bill aimed at reducing the UK's carbon dioxide emissions up to 2050 and beyond, and a Housing and Regeneration Bill which creates a new homes agency to ensure 3m extra homes are built in England by 2020. | Other proposals include a Climate Change Bill aimed at reducing the UK's carbon dioxide emissions up to 2050 and beyond, and a Housing and Regeneration Bill which creates a new homes agency to ensure 3m extra homes are built in England by 2020. |
| Mr Brown later told MPs: "The central purpose of this legislative programme is to make the right long-term changes to prepare and equip our country for the future and to meet the rising aspirations of the British people." | Mr Brown later told MPs: "The central purpose of this legislative programme is to make the right long-term changes to prepare and equip our country for the future and to meet the rising aspirations of the British people." |
| But he was accused of offering only a "re-hash of short-term gimmicks and the same old thinking" by Tory leader David Cameron, who said Mr Brown was "weak" and incapable of offering "real, substantive change". | But he was accused of offering only a "re-hash of short-term gimmicks and the same old thinking" by Tory leader David Cameron, who said Mr Brown was "weak" and incapable of offering "real, substantive change". |
| Acting Lib Dem leader Vincent Cable accused Mr Brown of offering an approach "indistinguishable from the Tories" and added: "We have got very little new, no ideas, little vision." | Acting Lib Dem leader Vincent Cable accused Mr Brown of offering an approach "indistinguishable from the Tories" and added: "We have got very little new, no ideas, little vision." |