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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23859830

Good on her.

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My views on that head wear aside, you can't stop people just because they look Muslim.

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My views on that head wear aside, you can't stop people just because they look Muslim.

The chances are that was the only reason she was stopped. This law looks like legalised fishing expeditions by the police.

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The wife of a convicted terrorist? I must have missed that first time round.
I'm not surprised they stopped her knowing that.

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This bit still bothers me though.
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She was allowed to speak to a lawyer on the phone before police asked her about her movements. When she refused to answer the questions, she was charged and later convicted of failing to comply with the order.
Whatever happened to the right to remain scilent?

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This bit still bothers me though.
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She was allowed to speak to a lawyer on the phone before police asked her about her movements. When she refused to answer the questions, she was charged and later convicted of failing to comply with the order.
Whatever happened to the right to remain scilent?


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She was then questioned by police using powers conferred by Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000, but refused to answer some questions until her lawyer arrived.

People held under Schedule 7 "must give the examining officer any information in his [or her] possession which the officer requests", and Mrs Beghal was charged with failing to comply.

From the original article. Seems that you have no right to silence in this case.

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What if I don’t want to stay here or comply with any of the requests that you make of me?

A police officer has the power to detain you, using reasonable force if necessary. You commit an offence if you fail to comply with a request made by an officer under this legislation. This could result in a prison sentence, a fine or both.

What is my right to legal advice?

You can request legal advice at your own expense. Your examination will not be delayed pending the arrival of a solicitor and your failure to answer questions may constitute an offence. If you are formally detained under Schedule 7 powers, your rights will be explained to you.

http://www.gmp.police.uk/content/sectio ... 5C0048ABC1

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Information in your possession.

I was thinking electronic information.

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This bit still bothers me though.
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She was allowed to speak to a lawyer on the phone before police asked her about her movements. When she refused to answer the questions, she was charged and later convicted of failing to comply with the order.
Whatever happened to the right to remain scilent?

That went when too many dodgy coppers were using it. Most criminals either talked or could be talked into a deal.


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