NEITHER JUST NOR EFFECTIVE

Indefinite Detention Without Trial in the United Kingdom
Under Part 4 of the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001

Human Rights Watch Briefing Paper (Printer Friendly PDF, 19 pages)

June 24, 2004

Summary

Introduction

Background

Is Derogation Warranted?

Discrimination Against Foreign Nationals

The Cost of Indefinite Detention

Parliamentary Reviews of Indefinite Detention Under Part 4

Diplomatic Assurances Are Not a Solution

Toward a More Just and Effective Counter-Terrorism Strategy

We are not persuaded that the powers are sufficient to meet the full extent of the threat from international terrorism. Nor are we persuaded that the risks of injustice are necessary or defensible –

U.K. Parliament Privy Counsellor Review Committee¹