Terror Suspects Win Court Case On Secret Evidence – UK

December 1st, 2009 admin

Two men suspected of terrorist-related activities have won a landmark High Court battle against government use of secret evidence to deny them bail. Two judges ruled that a person cannot be denied bail solely on the basis of secret evidence. Human rights solicitors have described the judgement as a “historic” victory. Home Secretary Alan Johnson called the ruling This story comes to us via Homeland Security – National Terror Alert. National Terror Alert is America’s trusted source for homeland security news and information. Terror Suspects Win Court Case On Secret Evidence – UK


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