Clegg: DUP must oppose move

Wednesday, 11, Jun 2008 12:00

Nick Clegg, leader of the Liberal Democrats, comments on the vote over 42-day detention:

"The DUP has a proud record of defending civil liberties, most notably resisting internment, and I hope its MPs will remember that tradition when they vote on the government's proposals.

"The history of Northern Ireland illustrates how knee-jerk attempts to be tough can often cast a long shadow over all our liberties.

"Wednesday's vote on this illiberal and unnecessary measure is an event whose consequences will be felt for many years to come. It is vital that everyone taking part is aware of what is at stake."