Curious George
3 November 2005Yesterday’s rebel amendment to the Terrorism Bill would have compelled those prosecuting the dubious crime of indirectly inciting terorrism to prove that the alleged inciter intended his or her words to cause an act of terror. It added a touch of sanity to an otherwise dangerously ambiguous law. It failed by one vote.
Curiously, scanning through the list of MPs who voted on the amendment, one name is absent. Given that many of the British Muslims who may well be affected by draconian anti-terror laws are resident within the area of Bethnal Green & Bow, it seems curious that the local MP (a certain Mr. Galloway) has not taken a particular interest in the debate. I wonder where this reclusive soul is…
quarsan
Well spotted, we’re following it up on Blairwatch. Thought I’d drop Respect a line about this…
Andy
I guess he was here