THE GUARDIAN: Gordon Brown is considering introducing restrictions on offenders travelling to Pakistan and other countries in an attempt to stop radical Muslims going abroad for training by terror groups, it emerged last night.
Powers to ban those convicted of terror offences from travelling overseas on their release are to be included in a new crime and terrorism bill. But ministers acknowledge that such a measure would not have stopped Muktar Ibrahim, the 21/7 bomb plotter jailed for life yesterday, from going to Pakistan because his previous convictions were for only minor offences.
Travel to certain countries could be restricted, and those convicted of less serious crimes could be included in a ban. "We may need to go wider than just terrorist offences," Mr Brown's spokesman said. Offenders may be prohibited from travelling to Pakistan (more)
Mark Alexander
