Quote:
Originally Posted by AlexanderHanff
It is not that easy in this case. The Right to Privacy is an inalienable right afforded to us under multiple European laws/directives and conventions, most of which are currently ratified in the UK.
|
Agreed but that hasn't stopped them in the past. How many times has HMG (particularly the home office) been taken to court and lost? Its got to be double figures. Control Orders and immigration issues being two of the most prominent that I can recall.
Quote:
Originally Posted by AlexanderHanff
To suddenly change British law in such a way would at least cause problems in official EU circles, or at least that is my belief.
Alexander Hanff
|
I really hope you are right Alexander. As I said, I wouldn't put anything past this government and the lack of the Police and Home Office acting on the past contraventions of RIPA hardly inspire confidence.