Streatham attack: Boris Johnson racing against time to push anti-terror laws through parliament with offender due to be released within weeks
The IndependentSign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Emergency legislation to prevent a repeat of the Streatham terror attack must complete its passage through parliament by 27 February in order to prevent the automatic release of an offender thought to pose a risk to the public. Sudesh Amman was freed from jail under automatic early release just days before he stabbed two people in Streatham, south London, in a terror attack that ended with him being shot dead by police. Sudesh Amman “If the legislation is passed by 27 February, we can prevent the automatic release of any further terrorist suspects who might pose a threat to the public. “This is emergency legislation which we believe is vital for protecting the public, and we are sure the Lords will wish to carry out its scrutiny quickly, allowing royal assent by 27 February.
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Streatham attack: Bill stopping early release of jailed terrorists passes unopposed in Commons
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Now, no early release of convicted terrorists in UK
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Streatham attack: Emergency law could see terrorists released from prisons without restrictions, government warned
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London stabbing: 20-year-old inmate out on bail shot dead by police after attacking two in London; Boris Johnson says he plans to end early release of terror convicts
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Streatham terror attack: Terror offenders will be jailed indefinitely under government proposals
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