Fine.Originally Posted by JPaul
Except that the recent attempts to hold people for 90 days without trial or evidence would be contrary to Article 5 (Article 6 is irrelevant since no criminal charge has been brought), but the Terrorism Bill has still gone through, albeit reduced to 28 days, but that's still contrary to Article 5. Perhaps you were away when that was discussed, it got very little coverage.
You might also like to consider Article 8, Paragraph 1:
"Everyone has the right to respect for his private and family life, his home and his correspondence."
Now compare that with RIPA, Section 3:
"Lawful interception without an interception warrant".
The two are incompatible, but AFAIK there have been no challenges against RIPA. Why? Because they don't bother to tell anyone they've intercepted their mail, or tapped their phone etc.
You still think there are safeguards? Life must look lovely through those rose coloured glasses.
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