(...) Indeed, I read about the case of Dr Mazen Al-Najjar who was held for over 3 years ( May 1997 - December 2000) without charge based on "secret evidence". He had lived in the USA since 1981. His lawyer said this when he was released (from BBC): (...) (23 years ago, 26-Oct-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
(...) Before anyone gets hot and bothered about rights in the UK, this is an AI overview of detention without trial due to risk of terrorism in the UK: ==+== The maximum period of detention without charge is seven days, with an extension of up to (...) (23 years ago, 26-Oct-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
