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Resoundingly against the Government's 42 day pre-charge detention plan. Last night after an emphatic defeat in the Lords, Home Secretary Jacqui Smith announced that the Government has dropped the 42 day proposal from the Counter Terrorism Bill.
This is a fantastic victory.
The Lords voted to scrap 42 day pre charge detention by a majority of nearly 200. This followed a debate in which speaker after speaker labeled 42 days unprincipled and unworkable. The Government climbed down, concerned about losing its majority in the House of Commons if the Bill was returned there, after it narrowly passed with just nine votes last time.
Amnesty has been working hard on this issue since the Government started consultation on the Bill in 2007. But we couldn't have done it without you. So we want to thank all our supporters again, for campaigning against the proposal and lobbying their MPs. This work was crucial in building the case against 42 days and building the strong opposition that led the Government to scrap the measure. The Government has said that it still needs 42 days and has prepared a new piece of legislation, which it hopes to push quickly through parliament in the event of an emergency. Amnesty will continue to work against any extension of detention without charge.
Together, we achieved this victory and defended our basic rights. This is one example of what our movement of ordinary people who stand up for humanity and human rights can do. Become a member of Amnesty, and stand up for individuals at risk of violence, repression and injustice all over the world.
The Government climb down means that the pressure is off for now in terms of any vote in the House of Commons on this issue, so we will no longer be placing campaigning advertisements in regional press. Similarly, we will no longer be acquiring signatures on our national petition. All donations received will go to fund our valuable human rights work.
However we will be watching this issue very closely and will make sure MPs are aware of your concerns. We will update you with news via www.protectthehuman.com/ - register now if you haven't already,
Resoundingly against the Government's 42 day pre-charge detention plan. Last night after an emphatic defeat in the Lords, Home Secretary Jacqui Smith announced that the Government has dropped the 42 day proposal from the Counter Terrorism Bill.
This is a fantastic victory.
The Lords voted to scrap 42 day pre charge detention by a majority of nearly 200. This followed a debate in which speaker after speaker labeled 42 days unprincipled and unworkable. The Government climbed down, concerned about losing its majority in the House of Commons if the Bill was returned there, after it narrowly passed with just nine votes last time.
Amnesty has been working hard on this issue since the Government started consultation on the Bill in 2007. But we couldn't have done it without you. So we want to thank all our supporters again, for campaigning against the proposal and lobbying their MPs. This work was crucial in building the case against 42 days and building the strong opposition that led the Government to scrap the measure. The Government has said that it still needs 42 days and has prepared a new piece of legislation, which it hopes to push quickly through parliament in the event of an emergency. Amnesty will continue to work against any extension of detention without charge.
Together, we achieved this victory and defended our basic rights. This is one example of what our movement of ordinary people who stand up for humanity and human rights can do. Become a member of Amnesty, and stand up for individuals at risk of violence, repression and injustice all over the world.
The Government climb down means that the pressure is off for now in terms of any vote in the House of Commons on this issue, so we will no longer be placing campaigning advertisements in regional press. Similarly, we will no longer be acquiring signatures on our national petition. All donations received will go to fund our valuable human rights work.
However we will be watching this issue very closely and will make sure MPs are aware of your concerns. We will update you with news via www.protectthehuman.com/ - register now if you haven't already,
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