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Video: UK takes steps to keep British jihadists from returning
Hotair ^ | 09/02/2014 | Ed Morrissey

Posted on 09/02/2014 5:43:33 AM PDT by SeekAndFind

Can the UK protect itself from the danger presented by its citizens returning after fighting for ISIS — perhaps to continue the war at home? Prime Minister David Cameron believes that British security forces have the authority to take temporary steps to block their return, but wants Parliament to pass a law granting more permanent power to impose a de facto exile on British nationals who fight for ISIS and other terror groups:

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British Prime Minister David Cameron announced Monday temporary enhanced powers for police designed to keep Islamist extremists in Britain from traveling to Syria and Iraq. Cameron told parliament that police would have the ability to seize the passports of suspected militants en route to Syria or Iraq. …

Cameron said authorities also needed stronger powers “to manage the risk by expected extremists already in the United Kingdom,” and those who may travel into the UK from other countries.

The plan would allow British authorities to confiscate passports from suspected jihadists before they leave the country as well as block re-entry for those who have already fought abroad. The demand for enhanced powers has civil libertarians raising red flags:

UK Prime Minister David Cameron has laid out his battle plan to counter the threat posed by Islamist extremists returning to Britain after fighting with terror groups overseas.

But already there are questions over how effective those measures would be, whether they are legal and whether Cameron, who heads a coalition government, can push them through Parliament.


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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; United Kingdom; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: davidcameron; islam; jihadists; uk

1 posted on 09/02/2014 5:43:33 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
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To: SeekAndFind

Lee Enfield .303 works.


2 posted on 09/02/2014 5:44:42 AM PDT by rktman (Ethnicity: Nascarian. Race: Daytonafivehundrian)
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To: rktman

Obama will invite the combatants to a WH dinner and give them hero’s medals.


3 posted on 09/02/2014 5:50:12 AM PDT by Louis Foxwell (This is a wake up call. Join the Sultan Knish ping list.)
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To: rktman

Obama will have our feted at the White House.


4 posted on 09/02/2014 5:50:13 AM PDT by mfish13 (Elections have Consequences.)
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To: SeekAndFind
Dear Great Britain,

Make it so and then formulate a plan for removals of all of islam from your Nation. Time is drawing neigh. Be Ready, Friends. Say our Prayers for Peace but Prepare for War.

5 posted on 09/02/2014 5:53:46 AM PDT by no-to-illegals (Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
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To: SeekAndFind
But already there are questions over how effective those measures would be, whether they are legal and whether Cameron, who heads a coalition government, can push them through Parliament.

This is why the UK is screwed. If its going to be a problem to stop people who have tortured and murdered innocent civilians from re-entering the UK, the country is sunk. Whatever laws allow that are akin to a national suicide pact. And its not just the UK. The rest of the West is in the same boat. Overly-legalistic and not seeing the forest for the trees.

6 posted on 09/02/2014 5:58:55 AM PDT by Opinionated Blowhard ("When the people find they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic.")
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To: SeekAndFind

David Cameron is taking steps to protect the UK, unlike our fearless leader.


7 posted on 09/02/2014 6:08:54 AM PDT by I want the USA back (Media: completely irresponsible. Complicit in the destruction of this country.)
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To: I want the USA back
David Cameron is taking steps to protect the UK, unlike our fearless leader.

Cameron is taking steps to protect his political butt. UKIP is rolling down on him like an avalanche and he's trying to get in front of that avalanche and pretend he's leading it.

8 posted on 09/02/2014 6:15:45 AM PDT by Paine in the Neck (Socialism consumes EVERYTHING)
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To: SeekAndFind

The UK needs to strip the ISIS Jihadis of their citizenship and void their passports.
The US needs to do the same thing.


9 posted on 09/02/2014 6:18:23 AM PDT by Little Ray (How did I end up in this hand-basket, and why is it getting sI ao hot?)
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To: SeekAndFind

Lots different from Obama he is bringing them in by the thousands instead of getting them out of the country he is bringing them in..


10 posted on 09/02/2014 6:25:26 AM PDT by PLD
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To: SeekAndFind

Let them go to Syria, then put a permanent denial of re-entry on their passports.


11 posted on 09/02/2014 6:26:38 AM PDT by lurk
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To: Louis Foxwell

Not any dinner. It’d be either for ramadan or halloween..


12 posted on 09/02/2014 6:35:02 AM PDT by odds
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To: SeekAndFind

...designed to keep Islamist extremists in Britain from traveling to Syria and Iraq
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WTF, they want them to stay in Britain?


13 posted on 09/02/2014 7:29:39 AM PDT by RetSignman (Obama is the walking, talking middle finger in the face of America)
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To: SeekAndFind
Can the UK really put the toothpaste back in the tube?

Not likely!!

Someone pls advise Obama & Kerry the importance of the upcoming 9-11 anniversary.

14 posted on 09/02/2014 8:06:51 AM PDT by TexasCajun
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