Misuses of the Terrorism Act
Thousands of people are detained and questioned under Schedule 7 each year, mostly from ethnic minority backgrounds.
In August, solicitor Fahad Ansari was detained by counterterrorism police under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000 upon his return to the UK from visiting his family in Ireland.
This law permits police to stop an individual at the border to investigate potential involvement in terrorism without needing grounds for suspicion.
The police can stop and question individuals for up to six hours without disclosing their reasons. Asim Qureshi notes that in his own experiences, questioning has focused on political opinions, religious beliefs, and community details, rather than terrorist plots.
Author's summary: Misuse of the Terrorism Act affects thousands yearly.
- Detentions under Schedule 7 mostly affect ethnic minority individuals.
- Police can stop and question without grounds for suspicion.
- Questioning can last up to six hours without disclosed reasons.
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