> Some of the law lords complained that ancient liberties were being imperilled in an unjustified rush. They opposed control orders, but due to the pressure of time, were being forced to compromise and impose a measure of judicial control. The government faces further defeats in the Lords today on whether the whole set of measures should expire in November.
This is very interesting from an Irish perspective. Liberties have been imperilled in Northern Ireland for decades. I recall no such objection from the Lords.