2008/10/21 Gautam John <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/lawandorder/3230452/Centuries-of-British-freedoms-being-broken-by-security-state-says-Sir-Ken-Macdonald.html > > "Outgoing Director of Public Prosecutions Sir Ken Macdonald warned > that the expansion of technology by the state into everyday life could > create a world future generations "can't bear". > > In his wide-ranging speech, Sir Ken appeared to condemn a series of > key Government policies, attacking terrorism proposals - including 42 > day detention - identity card plans and the "paraphernalia of > paranoia". > > Instead, he said, the Government should insist that "our rights are > priceless" and that: "The best way to face down those threats is to > strengthen our institutions rather than to degrade them." " > > the house of lords nixed the 42 day detention legislation. but now this is being proposed:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article4969361.ece
