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16:34 GMT, Wednesday, 11 June 2008 17:34 UK

The 42-day detention vote

The government faced a tough Commons battle over proposals in its Counter-Terrorism Bill to extend the length time a suspect can be held without charge.

After a day of intense debate, the 42-day proposal was narrowly passed by 315 votes to 306.

Below is a selection of video and audio covering the issue.

THE VOTE RESULT IS ANNOUNCED

REACTION TO THE CRUNCH VOTE

Shadow home secretary David Davis said the government may have won today's vote but the bill would defeated in the House of Lords.

Home Office Minister Tony McNulty admitted he still faces a tough job persuading colleagues that "this is absolutely the way to go".

PARTY LEADERS CLASH OVER PLANS

Gordon Brown and David Cameron argued about the proposals during Prime Minister's Questions.


DIVIDED OPINION: BBC CORRESPONDENTS' ANALYSIS

BBC Home Affairs Correspondent Daniel Sandford and Chief Political Correspondent James Landale debate the rationale behind the proposals.




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