Slovakia amends constitution on detention of terror suspects, after Paris attacks

By Voice of America, 9 December 2015
The Slovak Parliament amends the constitution, Dec. 08, 2015, to give authorities more powers to deal with terror suspects following the attacks in Paris. (photo credit: Voice of America)
The Slovak Parliament amends the constitution, Dec. 08, 2015, to give authorities more powers to deal with terror suspects following the attacks in Paris. (photo credit: Voice of America)
<p>The Slovak Parliament has amended the constitution to give authorities more powers to deal with terror suspects following the attacks in Paris.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>In a 95-25 vote Tuesday, the lawmakers agreed to double the time such a suspect can be detained, from 48 to 96 hours. The amendment also extends to six days the time during which a judge has to decide whether a terror suspect will be kept in detention or released.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
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