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The Belmarsh ruling (2004) {Ans: LAW Lords ruled 8-1 against the government's indefinite detention of terrorist suspects in Belmarsh prison.Lord Hoffmann ruled that there was no 'state of public emergency threatening the life of the nation'-the only basis for Britain opting-out Article 5 of the European Covention,THE RIGHT TO LIBERTY.}Examples of think tanks {Ans: Centre for Policy studies Adam Smith institute Centre for Social Justice}FPTP is used to {Ans: elect the Westminster parliament. It is also used for local government in England and Wales.}Orange Book Liberals {Ans: - lean towards the centre, supporting greater choice and competition - small extent linked to the individualism espoused by classical liberals - aim to increase social mobility through increasing economic freedom for those from disadvantaged backgrounds - tend to favour cutting taxes for the poorest in order to increase opportunity - include Nick Clegg,Ed Davey,David Laws and Danny Alexander}Green Party Principles {Ans: -A green economy that works for all -Protect our environment -Membership of the EU -NHS and public services- it is time they belong to us all -Education for all.Education is a right and should therefore be available to all -A safe,affordable,secure and warm place to call