Controversial control orders for foreign terror suspects will be overhauled but the details have not yet been agreed, the Deputy Prime Minister has suggested.
Nick Clegg said people who believe the orders are "perfect" would be dissatisfied with the Government's proposals - but so would those who argue they should be "scrapped altogether".
The Deputy Prime Minister said the policy, which was introduced by Labour in 2005, amounted to "virtual house arrest" and made him "very uncomfortable".
However, he refused to reveal more about the coalition's proposals and said the details were still under discussion.
This admission follows speculation the Liberal Democrats and Conservatives have not been able to agree.
According to the latest figures, 12 people are currently subject to the orders which include curfews and restrictions on where they can go.
Prime Minister David Cameron
They are used on a small number of foreign terror suspects who, for a variety of reasons, cannot be deported or brought to trial.
The orders have been a significant issue for the coalition as the Liberal Democrats campaigned for them to be scrapped but others argue they are a necessary tool in the fight against terrorism.
Mr Clegg said it was "utter nonsense" to accuse him and other colleagues of viewing national security issues through a "party political prism".
He insisted the safety of British citizens came first and would always remain the priority.
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Lib Dems 7%
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On control orders, it is necessary to strike a balance between security and civil liberties, he added.
Earlier this week Prime Minister David Cameron said the measures "haven't been a success" and need a "proper replacement".
A review of the orders was announced in July but its publication was postponed in December amid speculation the parties were battling to find a solution they both supported.
The Deputy Prime Minister's speech on civil liberties, which also included a crackdown on "libel tourism" and plans to extend Freedom of Information powers, came after the Lib Dems' poll rating hit a 20-year low.
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