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Smith resurrects controversy over extending detention without charge

The controversy over whether to extend beyond the current 28-day maximum the time terror suspects are held without charge was resurrected last night when Jacqui Smith said the "time is right to reconsider" the issue.

The controversy over whether to extend beyond the current 28-day maximum the time terror suspects are held without charge was resurrected last night when Jacqui Smith said the "time is right to reconsider" the issue.