Sentence examples for the maximum period from inspiring English sources

The Lib Dems pledged in their election manifesto to "reduce the maximum period of pre-charge detention to 14 days".

It recommended reforms including halving the maximum period that a terrorist suspect can be detained before charge, and replacing control orders with a less intrusive regime.

Section 23 of Labour's 2006 Terrorism Act extended the maximum period of detention of terrorist suspects before charge from 14 days to 28 days.

But, if the maximum period in detention goes up from 28 days to 90, have we really crossed the line between liberty and absolutism?

The limit on its standard loan is £1,000 for existing customers and the maximum period, which varies, is currently 40 days.

His lawyers are arguing his detention for the maximum period allowed was a misuse of schedule seven and breached his human rights.

No one is sure how many of today's 2m welfare families have been on the rolls for the maximum period.

The maximum period that the House of Commons could remain in session was reduced from seven years to five.

Moreover, the maximum period for review is 90 days for a proposed or final rule, the same limited review period that applies to executive agency rules.

This could mean reducing the maximum period for which benefit is paid (now three years for over-55s), or reducing payouts (now capped at €6,000 a month).

The party opposes his proposal to extend the maximum period that a terrorist suspect can be detained without charge (see article).