The broad scope of the Clinton Administrations's legislative initiative in this area is reminiscent of its recent efforts to effect wholesale and permanent dismantling of statutoryrestrictions concerning the Palestine Liberation Organization. (2) In both cases, the Administration has insisted that Congress act precipitously to effect sweeping changes in the law of the land.
The Home Office said told BBC News Online this announcement was designed to provide a "statutory framework" for and impose "further restrictions" on existing powers.