POLITICAL PRISONERS IN THE UK

Early day motion 855, tabled 8 March 2005 by Lord Bruce of Bennachie (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 14 members.

That this House believes that if the Government persists in seeking legislation that gives to a Minister of the Crown the right to impose detention or control orders on UK residents without the decision being taken in a court on the basis of a trial of evidence then the UK will stand accused of creating political prisoners seriously damaging the reputation of this country's legal system as a beacon to the world.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 12, Conservative 1, Labour 1.