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Originally Posted by Tealeaf
A catch of 21 is excellent, although no doubt we shall shortly be seeing before us a motley parade of civil rights lawyers protesting their clients innocence....
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And let's be glad that is what we shall see, rather than some form of un-British (and, I hope, un-American) summary justice! The right to legal counsel, a fair trial, and a vigorous legal defense is one of the things that makes our countries pretty special. If we give up our most basic and cherished rights, then the terrorirsts will have gained a very significant victory.
That said, I certainly hope that the government is well-prepared to prosecute any terrorists!