Misuses of the Terrorism Act
Thousands of people are detained and questioned under Schedule 7 each year, with the majority being 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 a family visit in Ireland.
This law allows police to stop individuals at the border to investigate potential involvement in terrorism without needing grounds for suspicion.
The police are allowed to stop you for any reason, but don’t have to disclose it. They can question you for up to six hours.
The author has experienced this situation multiple times, being asked about political opinions, religious beliefs, and community details, rather than terrorist plots.
Author's summary: Misuses of the Terrorism Act affect thousands annually.
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