Terrorism (Detention and Human Rights)

When we went to France and Spain, I had an open mind but was probably slightly in favour of importing the investigating magistrate system. However, having had discussions with Judge Brugière in Paris, my views started to change quite rapidly. It was clear that the system there is absolutely integrated with the law enforcement process. Judge Brugière was proud not only of his close links with the French anti-terrorism police but of his links with the French intelligence services, so it is correct to say that such persons are not part of the judiciary as we would see it. A much more parallel role would be that of the DPP and the CPS, which is why we came to the recommendations that we did.