Category Archives: Civil Liberties

Strolling season approaches

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It’s that time of year again, when the leaves are turning golden, soft golden sun washes across meadows glad in the wisps of morning mists. In such a season what could be better than to go for a gentle stroll with other like minded people? Of course those that have never joined in on such a pleasant perambulation, accuse a group of masked anonymous individuals of self aggrandizement (presumably because of our boasts of going for little walks in the vaunted halls of the blogosphere). They also say we’re not actually doing anything, presumably because they believe we’re not achieving … Continue reading →

Police kite flying?

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According to an article in the Guardian the police would quite like to less accountability if it’s all the same thanks – or as my friend on face book put it “Bastards, bastards, bastards, bastards…” (well you get the idea). It would seem that The Met commissioner has been privately lobbying the home secretary to make it harder for people to sue the police in civil actions for technical breaches (now where have we heard that before?). They’d also like to be able to charge a fee for freedom of information requests, as they take time and are a nuisance … Continue reading →

Freespeech in Europe

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Over at Samizdata it’s reported that Gert Wilders is on trial for his film Fitna. A film which saw him banned from the UK despite not having broken any law and being invited here by the Lords. The BBC cover the matter briefly when you consider the precedent this trial will have on freedom of speech across Europe – as so eruditely expounded by Archbishop Cranmer (from where I’ve shamelessly stolen the image used here). After all as has been said many many times, freedom of speech is an all or nothing affair, and even if you disagree with Mr … Continue reading →