Pre-charge detention of individuals suspected of terrorism in the UK and Republic of Kazakhstan: comparative study

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Abstract: The article deals with extended pre-charge detention of individuals suspected of terrorism in the UK ant the Republic of Kazakhstan. In both states a person suspected of terrorism can be held in the custody without charge longer than for other offences to allow relevant evidence to be obtained, preserved, analysed and examined provided that the warrant of further detention is issued by a judge. The article considers whether or not the pre-charge detention longer than 14 days is applicable in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Furthermore, the author examines whether or not there are issue of incompatibility of extended detention with European Convention on Human Rights.