Get These MPs To Vote Against Extending Detention
February 15th, 2008 by robert
We’ve previously discussed the decision on whether or not to extend the current 28-day detention-without-charge limit. Now, Sunny over at Liberal Conspiracy has put together a list (linked below) of Labour MPs who abstained or voted against the previous proposal to extend it to 90 days. MPs are listed by office address and constituency.
I would urge everyone to take the time to write a short email saying why you are against extending detention - and the 10 reasons laid out in a previous discussion are a good place to start. Let’s make sure they’re told!
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March 19th, 2008 at 5:28 pm
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