New UK terrorism laws expected

But can the new prime minister get the parliamentary backing he needs?

16 Aug 2007 14:48 GMT | Politics, Arts & Culture

British police are on high alert [AP]

After the latest failed car bomb attacks in the UK, there is talk of tough new anti-terrorism laws.

But can the new prime minister Gordon Brown get the parliamentary backing he would need, and are civil liberties in Britain at risk?

Inside Story investigates.

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