The charge alleges that the teenager had in his possession a book on improvised explosive devices, suicide notes and wills with the identities of persons prepared to commit acts of terror, and a map of Afghanistan.

His lawyer, Gareth Peirce, indicated he would be pleading not guilty. An application for bail was refused, and the youth was remanded in custody until September 19.



In a career of more than 30 years, she has appeared for, among others, the Guildford Four, the Birmingham Six and the families of the victims of the Marchioness river boat disaster.

Her face, and her many past glories, are known in courtrooms throughout the land. When Gareth Peirce takes a case, journalists and lawyers' ears prick up.