UK - Terrorism Act comes into force

"The government's controversial Terrorism Act comes into force today, outlawing the glorification of terrorism and paving the way for the detention of terror suspects for 28 days without charge."

"The bill, introduced in response to the July 7 bombings, was opposed by both the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats, and saw Tony Blair's first Commons defeat since coming to power, when Labour rebels overturned a government clause allowing 90 days detention."

"The act creates new offences of undertaking terrorism training, preparation of or planning a terrorist act and disseminating terrorist publications."