David Miranda detention: Q&A
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Glenn Greenwald (left) and his partner David Miranda (right) were reunited when Mr Miranda arrived back in Brazil
A guide to the case of David Miranda - the partner of a former Guardian journalist covering the Edward Snowdon case - who was detained at Heathrow for nine hours under the Terrorism Act, sparking controversy.
Who is David Miranda?
What is the connection to Edward Snowden?
David Miranda told the BBC he felt very threatened during his detention
What was Mr Miranda doing in Berlin?
So why was he detained?
What has the UK government said of his detention?
What has the US government said?
Alan Rusbridger, editor of The Guardian: "l think it is suspicious that he was stopped at Heathrow, because the terrorism act is supposed to be used in a random way"
What laws were used to hold Mr Miranda?
Why has this proved controversial?
What did the High Court rule?
What have the police said?
What happens now?
What else do I need to know about the story?
Former Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer: "It does look like the wrong powers were used"
What about Edward Snowden?
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