Despite passing the Terrorism Act in 2000, the government appear to have failed to actually enforce this, since "at least six countries have complained."
The Act was supposed to prevent London becoming a major terrorist hub, where groups were able to raise funds, distribute propaganda and plan terrorist operations. The law has been difficult to apply. Many groups simply changed their names, others concealed their operations, while some have been ignored by the authorities. (The Times)
What is the point of passing a law and then not enforcing it? Especially in these times and when they want to extend the length of time in which they can detain 'terrorists' without charge beyond the current 28 days, why are they not enforcing the laws that they have already passed and outlawing these terrorist organisations in the UK? The law to do it already exists, so why are they not?!That Labour have passed laws and then either ignored them or failed to enact them does appear to be becoming a tendency lately - and yet they still want to make more laws!
Source: The Times
