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News UK House of Commons passes anti-terror bill
UK House of Commons passes anti-terror bill
Jeannie Shawl
March 1, 2005 07:40:00 am

The UK House of Commons passed the Prevention of Terrorism Bill by a vote of 272-219 Monday, despite objections that the anti-terror bill didn't receive proper debate. Home Secretary Charles Clarke has said that he...

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News Legal agenda and live webcasts ~ Tuesday, March 1
Legal agenda and live webcasts ~ Tuesday, March 1
Chris Buell
March 1, 2005 12:01:00 am

Here's a run-down of law-related events, expected developments and live webcasts on JURIST's docket for Tuesday, March 1.The US Supreme Court will hear arguments in two cases today. At 10 AM ET, the Court will hear arguments...

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