Control order regime renewed for the fifth time
On Monday, 1 March 2010, after a 90 minute parlimentary debate in the House of Commons, the control order regime was renewed. Some 206 MP’s voted to continue with the control order provision compared with 85 MPs who voted against. It is the fifth time control orders have been renewed.
There are currently 12 control orders in place, with 9 applying to British nationals. In support of renewal, the Minister for Policing, Crime and Counter-Terrorism, Mr. Hanson cited potential national security and safety concerns and threats.
Members of the Coalition Against Secret Evidence marked the day of the debate with a morning protest outside the House of Commons and also added their support to an open letter to all MP’s.
The full House of Commons debate can be read on Hansard at: http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200910/cmhansrd/cm100301/debtext/100301-0013.htm#10030158000001 (from column 271 onwards).
To view a breakdown of voting among MP’s visit http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200910/cmhansrd/cm100301/debtext/100301-0018.htm
