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How long can terror suspects be held?
Under the Terrorism Act 2000, police can detain suspects for up to 48 hours, extendable to 14 days with judicial approval, before they must be charged or released. This allows time for complex investigations, like the one linked to RAF Fairford, where no one has yet been charged.
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