The 28-day limit for detention without charge had been controversial Powers allowing terror suspects to be held for 28 days without charge will be allowed to lapse next Tuesday, returning to a 14-day limit, Home Office Minister Damian Green has said.
The decision followed a review by the government, the full findings of which will be announced next Wednesday.
Mr Green’s announcement was a response to a question in the House of Commons.
The 28-day limit, introduced under Labour’s 2006 Terrorism Act, had been criticised by some civil rights groups.
The use of the 28-day limit was extended for six months last year while the full review was carried out.
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