Prime Minister Gordon Brown's government has failed to produce evidence that police need to extend limits on holding terrorism suspects without charge, a panel of lawmakers said Thursday.
The Home Affairs Select Committee said its inquiry into plans to extend the length of time terrorism suspects can be held before they must be charged, or released, had heard no proof a tougher regime is necessary.
"We saw no evidence that there was a case for extending the pre-charge detention beyond 28 days," committee chairman Keith Vaz said.
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith is seeking to raise a current maximum of 28 days to 42 days, saying …
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