European court pulls plugs on terror stop and search
European court pulls plugs on terror stop and search: “ Another clumsy fail for the Home Office The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that the UK police’s use of stop and search powers…
7 February, 2010
Is it art or is it pr0n? Australia decides it’s ALL filth
Is it art or is it pr0n? Australia decides it’s ALL filth: “ Won’t someone think of the pictures of children? Australian painters and photographers may soon need to watch their step, as an overhaul…
China throws rotten tomatoes at IMDb
China throws rotten tomatoes at IMDb: “ Online movie bible blocked China this week appears to have blocked access to the Internet Movie Database (IMDb.com), giving rise to speculation that it is stepping up its…
E-commerce law update includes ISP hate speech exemption
E-commerce law update includes ISP hate speech exemption: “ Dispensation granted for ‘mere conduits’ The Government has published Regulations that will absolve internet service providers (ISPs) and other digital service providers of responsibility for religion…
New Labour bring old Nuremberg Laws to Britain
New Labour bring old Nuremberg Laws to Britain: “ Police may act unlawfully when ‘only obeying orders’ Police officers could find themselves on the wrong end of a citizen’s arrest if they follow advice issued…
UK.gov moves to block Hamas kids site
UK.gov moves to block Hamas kids site: “ Incites hatred, says MP The Home Office is considering blocking a childrens’ website run by the Palestinian group Hamas following suggestions it incites hatred of Jews.… “…
UK BitTorrent admin acquitted on fraud charge
UK BitTorrent admin acquitted on fraud charge: “ Happy as a pig in sh*t Updated Alan Ellis, the former admin of music BitTorrent tracker OiNK, was acquitted of conspiracy to defraud by a Middlesbrough court…
ACLU challenges US laptop border searches
ACLU challenges US laptop border searches: “ Civil liberties assessment still pending Privacy campaigners are continuing a legal challenge against random laptop border searches by US customs amid concerns there may be a racial bias…
UN issues call for international privacy agreement
UN issues call for international privacy agreement: “ Countering counter-terror powers A UN watchdog has called for a new international agreement on privacy following a review of the expanding global array of surveillance measures and…
German court finds parent liable for child’s file-sharing
German court finds parent liable for child’s file-sharing: “ Someone’s going straight to bed Parents can be legally responsible for the unlawful behaviour of their children using home internet connections, a German court has ruled….