John Major Dept: The plan, which critics say lacks specifics, contains measures to improve the handling of terrorism mega-trials, protect witnesses, squeeze funding to terrorists, share intelligence and strengthen aviation security, according to CTV. One glaring oversight, according to critics and the lawyer representing the victims' families, is the government's decision not to establish an independent body to decide an appropriate compensation amount on behalf of the families and most of the debate Tuesday surrounding the Conservative government's action plan to prevent terrorist attacks -- crafted following an inquiry into the 1985 Air India bombings -- revolved around what it doesn't contain. It is in response to the findings of former Supreme Court Justice John Major's inquiry into the tragedy. As
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