If anyone... seriously believes that a further exponential rise in the prison population for short-term prisoners and first-time offenders is the way to ensure our safety then they are sorely deluded. |
If I can't actually remove somebody ... I will detain them instead |
It would give (Conservative leader) David Cameron a boost and allow him to continue his effort to try to occupy our territory. |
It's to do with people who are prepared to resort to violence and self-destruction in a way which can take us absolutely nowhere, |
May be that's where I might come in, |
My sense is that there is a new understanding, yes. |
My view is that heads should roll. There are too many people in the system who simply don't care. I fully support Charles Clarke in getting to the bottom of this. |
No one is going macho, no one's trying to do this for the sake of promoting some sort of vitriolic or anti-human rights agenda, |
None of this is intended to stifle free speech, dialogue or debate, ... Fair comment is not at risk ... Only the incitement to hate. |
None of us believe countering terrorism is about party politics |
Our first duty is to protect our people. |
Politicians are just as human as anybody else. |
Read my lips. No selection by examination or interview. |
respecting our fundamental civil liberties and ensuring that they are not exploited. |
Sir John was an excellent Commissioner and I was proud he invited me to speak at a number of his farewells. |