The United Kingdom’s top law-and-order official said on Tuesday he believes controversial proposals for a new anti-terrorism law will win the approval of Parliament’s upper chamber, the House of Lords. The Prevention of Terrorism Bill will allow Britain to place suspects under house arrest without the need for a trial.
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/ 10 February 2005
A man was stabbed and five other people received hospital treatment after thousands of bargain-hungry customers caused a stampede at the midnight opening of a new Ikea furniture store in north London, British authorities said on Thursday. The Swedish retailer expressed shock and regret at the incident
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/ 2 February 2005
British Prime Minister Tony Blair on Wednesday defended his government’s efforts to tackle terrorism in Britain against criticism they threaten civil rights. Blair also said he is prepared to meet with opposition politicians to discuss new anti-terrorist proposals, including electronic tagging, curfews and house arrest of people who have not been convicted of crimes.
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/ 16 September 2004
The British army is going into battle — for a slice of the sneaker market. A new running shoe that bears the force’s crossed-swords insignia and has the endorsement of army fitness instructors was launched this week in Britain, where it will compete for sportswear profits.
Prime Minister Tony Blair said on Monday that he only recently became aware of some specific allegations by the Red Cross that British and American troops had abused Iraqi prisoners. British Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon told Parliament that the Red Cross has raised three issues regarding British forces.
Police probably could have prevented family doctor Harold Shipman from murdering his last three victims if they had properly conducted their initial investigation, an inquiry ruled on Monday.
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/ 15 January 2003
Police questioned three North African men on Wednesday after an officer was slain during an anti-terrorism raid linked to the recent discovery of the deadly poison ricin in London.