Who will be deported & who decides?

"New grounds (for deportation and exclusion) will include fostering hatred, advocating violence to further a person's beliefs or justifying or validating such violence ... Let no-one be in any doubt. The rules of the game are changing," Tony Blair said Friday.

Blair said Friday the new rules on deportation would be applied retrospectively and indicated that the numbers involved would be more than just a "handful".

The prime candidate for deportation is Abu Qatada, a Jordanian. He has lived in Britain since fleeing Jordan in 1993 after being convicted of inciting terrorism there.

Others who could be deported include Omar Bakri Mohammad, who has joint Syrian-Lebanese nationality. He says he has no fear of deportation. He will return to his wife's home country of Lebanon if he is deported.

Egypt has requested the extradition of Hany Youssef, a defence lawyer who fled to Britain in 1994. Blair has expressed sympathy with the request.

Blair specifically mentioned the case of Rashid Ramda, an Algerian suspected terrorist held in custody for 10 years. He is accused of financing the 1995 Paris underground bombings.

Mohammad al-Masari, is a Saudi who runs a website on which he places extreme and often violent Islamist propaganda.

What is the significance of Blair's attempts to seek assurances from foreign governments?

"We believe we can get the necessary assurances from countries to which we will return the deportees"

Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights outlaws torture and inhumane treatment. But for years foreign governments have pressed Britain to hand over suspects nevertheless.

Which groups are to be banned?

"We will proscribe Hizb ut-Tahrir and the successor organisation of Al Mujahiroun"

What new offences are being created?

"Over the past two weeks, intensive meetings across government have taken place to set a comprehensive framework for action in dealing with the terrorist threat in Britain"

The government will take immediate action in areas where new legislation is not needed; for example creating new grounds for deportation and exclusion. But there will also be new laws.

The prime minister said there would be an offence created of glorifying terrorism both in the UK and abroad in the anti-terrorism legislation in the Autumn. The Metropolitan police chief, Ian Blair, has also called for a law against "acts preparatory to terrorism".

Will the government now be able to close institutions such as mosques?

"We will consult on a new power to order closure of a place of worship which is used ... for fomenting extremism"

Blair says he will consult with Muslim leaders to draw up a list of any foreign imams to ensure that they are suitable to preach in the UK. Those not suitable will be excluded from Britain.

He wants to work with the Muslim community to ensure better integration.

What actions or words could result in someone being deported or barred from entering the UK?

"The home secretary today publishes new grounds for deportation and exclusion"

Charles Clarke's list of "unacceptable behaviour" speech or action in or outside Britain. It includes the use of writing, preaching, public speaking, a website or a position of responsibility to foment terrorism, justify or glorify terrorism, foment other serious criminal activity, foster hatred and advocate violence in support of particular beliefs. Blair said a database would be created of individuals who had demonstrated "unacceptable behaviour".

Who decides whether individuals should be deported, imprisoned, or placed under control orders?

"This is the beginning of a lot of battles in the months ahead ... I am prepared for those battles in the months ahead but I am also absolutely and completely determined that this happens."

Blair said a list would be drawn up of extremist websites, bookshops and centres, involvement with which would prompt the home secretary to consider deportation of any foreign national.

How will the measures affect asylum seekers and those applying for British citizenship?

"Anyone who has anything to do with terrorism would automatically be refused asylum."

The prime minister said asylum seekers could appeal against a refusal but only abroad, not in British courts. Existing powers to strip people of their British nationality if they act against the interests of this country could be extended to apply to naturalised citizens involved.