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UK to face human rights criticism

PUBLISHED June 8, 2005
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Europe's human rights watchdog is expected to criticise the way in which the UK treats terror suspects.

European Human Rights Commissioner Alvaro Gil Robles is expected to say control orders violate basic rights - a claim that is denied by the government.
The measure effectively places a person under house arrest if the home secretary believes it is necessary.

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