[andrewb]

Originally Posted by blazey

I don't quite understand with the increase is needed. Unless we are expecting a terrorist attack any time soon and we are unaware of it as the public, then I don't really see the need to lengthen the current time.

Then again, if it hasn't been needed to date then creating a longer time doesn't necessarily mean we are intended on commonly applying it, it could just be seen as a 'just in case' measure.

I wouldn't like to be head for such a long time though under that law.

Indeed but as we can see all the time they're given is taken. USA manages to do it in 2days.