Where in the blue blazes do they come up with 50 days or even 42 days as either necessary; reasonable; or prudent?
Is there any logical basis for their conclusions or is this just a case of 'look how tough on terror we are'?
Most things to do with anti-terrorism legislation is based on political posturing and this is no different (though it is less than the number Blair wanted. What was that; 72? Or longer? Can't recall actually).
90, IIRC *shudder*
There are Tory M.P's who were happy with internment in Northern Ireland who are opposed to this and there are, I think, Labour M.P's who were opposed to internment in Northern Ireland but who support this.
Doesn't surprise me a great deal; it's just all very unfortunate.
