Monday, November 24, 2003
Police state #2
News: "Sweeping measures to deal with terrorist attacks and other emergencies are to be announced this week, giving the Government power to over-ride civil liberties in times of crisis, and evacuate threatened areas, restrict people's movements and confiscate property."
"Some of the proposals in the draft version of the Bill, drawn up in the summer, have alarmed civil rights activists, notably a clause that gives the Government the power to suspend parts or all of the Human Rights Act without a vote by MPs."
Wow. Big time now eh Tony? Suspending the Human Rights Act? Let's see, yep, that gives you licence to torture and imprison without trial, oh, and you can go for cruel and unusual punishments if you want...
Seriously, be very very worried about this. Contact your MP and demand an explanation of these measures.
Don't know who your MP is? Find out here.
"Some of the proposals in the draft version of the Bill, drawn up in the summer, have alarmed civil rights activists, notably a clause that gives the Government the power to suspend parts or all of the Human Rights Act without a vote by MPs."
Wow. Big time now eh Tony? Suspending the Human Rights Act? Let's see, yep, that gives you licence to torture and imprison without trial, oh, and you can go for cruel and unusual punishments if you want...
Seriously, be very very worried about this. Contact your MP and demand an explanation of these measures.
Don't know who your MP is? Find out here.
