This grass-roots campaign opposes any extension to the 28 days that British police can hold someone in detention before charging them.

It is already by far the longest pre-charge detention period. We need to raise awareness of this issue so people voice their opposition to the government's plans.

There is a wide alliance of journalists, bloggers, activists and groups (Amnesty International, Liberty and Justice) who are opposed to the government's plans. Even the Conservative party and Liberal Democrats are not convinced by the need to extend the 28 days period.

This is a serious attack on our liberties because it means innocent people can potentially be held for longer than a month, while their life falls apart, and the police do not even have to apologise for doing so.

This Facebook group is a joint effort between:
- Liberal Conspiracy: http://liberalconspiracy.org
- Amnesty International: http://www.amnesty.org.uk
- City Circle: http://www.thecitycircle.com
- OurKingdom: http://ourkingdom.opendemocracy.net
- Liberty: http://liberty-human-rights.org.uk/

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How can I get involved?
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- Help us find out which Labour MPs oppose these plans. See: http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=8018032131&topic=3550

- Sign the e-petition on the Downing Street website
http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/notadaylonger/

- Write to your MP and tell them you oppose these plans!
http://www.writetothem.org

If you want to know how your MP votes, try this: http://www.theyworkforyou.org
which allows users to see their MP's voting record.

- Help raise awareness by inviting at least 10 of your friends! (read less)

This grass-roots campaign opposes any extension to the 28 days that British police can hold someone in detention before charging them.

It is already by far the longest pre-charge detention period. We need to raise awareness of this issue so people voice their opposition to the government's plans.

There is a wide alliance of journalists, bloggers, activists and groups (Amnesty International, Liberty and Justice) who are opposed to the government's plans. Even the Conservative party and... (read more)