Daily News Article - August 25, 2005
1. Define: rapporteur, radical, extremist, expel, bilateral, foment, disseminate
2. Why doesn't the UN want Britain to deport radicals to certain countries?
3. How did the British government (Home Secretary Charles Clarke) respond to the UN?
4. On what grounds would non-British citizens be deported or excluded entry to England? (Describe the behavior listed in the article.)
5. LIst 3 ways the unacceptable views are conveyed that are no longer allowed.
6. How would Prime Minister Blair contend with legal obstacles brought up by the Human Rights Act?
7. What did David Cameron (Conservative Party) say Britain should do if international conventions get in the way of the deportations?
8. Re-read the last 3 paragraphs. Do you agree with the Muslim Council of Britain? Explain your answer.
9. What do you think of Britain's idea to deport anyone teaching, preaching or promoting terrorism? What prevents the U.S. from doing the same?