Misuses of the Terrorism Act
Asim Qureshi notes that thousands of people are detained and questioned under Schedule 7 each year, with the majority being from ethnic minority groups.
In one instance, solicitor Fahad Ansari was detained under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000 after visiting his family in Ireland.
The law permits police to stop an individual at the border to investigate potential involvement in terrorism without needing grounds for suspicion.
This means police can stop and question individuals for up to six hours without disclosing their reasons. Qureshi himself has experienced this, being asked about his political opinions, religious beliefs, and community rather than any terrorist plot.
Author's summary: Misuse of the Terrorism Act affects thousands yearly.
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