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Government must listen to Human Rights Committee

5.15.49pm GMT Mon 5th Dec 2005

Commenting on the publication today of the Joint Committee on Human Rights reports on the Terrorism Bill and the anti-terrorism provisions in the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Bill, Mark Oaten MP, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesman, said:

"The strong objections to this Bill were not just about detention without charge. There is deep disquiet about the effect of the legislation on freedom of speech.

"The government still has time to listen to the Human Rights Committee and should now seek a consensus in the House of Lords. We can still achieve a Terrorism Bill which has broad support."

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