Judge quashes anti-terror orders {in UK} (BBC) {"control orders"}

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A key plank of the government's anti-terrorism laws has been dealt a blow by the High Court.
A senior judge said control orders made against six men break European human rights laws. Ministers say they will appeal against the ruling.

The orders are imposed on people suspected of terrorism but where there is not enough evidence to go to court.

They mean suspects can be tagged, confined to their homes, and banned from communicating with others.


Home secretary

In his ruling, Mr Justice Sullivan said control orders were incompatible with Article 5 of the European Convention on Human Rights, which outlaws indefinite detention without trial.
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