Met police to pay ‘five-figure sum’ to French publisher arrested under anti-terror laws
29-04-2024 08:00 via theguardian.com

Met police to pay ‘five-figure sum’ to French publisher arrested under anti-terror laws

Exclusive: Ernest Moret was held en route to a book fair amid fears police are using counter-terrorism powers to target activistsA French publisher who was arrested in London on terrorism charges has been awarded “substantial” damages by the Metropolitan police, as new figures reveal thousands of foreign nationals have been stopped at UK ports under anti-terror laws.Ernest Moret, 29, a foreign rights manager for Éditions la Fabrique, was detained at St Pancras station in April
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