You might remember that I posted about a demonstration that was taking place about the building of the Military Academy in St Athan. I didn't go myself but I wanted to check on how the demo went. PCS view here.
Whilst reading around the events of the day I was alerted to this article published in the guardian today:
Whilst reading around the events of the day I was alerted to this article published in the guardian today:
"The power of the police to mount surveillance operations at peaceful protests will be challenged in court this week.I for one hope that the case is won! I don't see why someone has to have their picture/details taken just because they want to express an opinion!
In a case seen as opposing Britain's move towards a Big Brother-style society, the High Court will determine if police are legally entitled to take photographs and compile information on protesters even if they do not break the law."
14 comments:
I totally agree! But hey, that's just my opinion! Dont send the photographer round!
Dxx
Pity that happens, we all have them some people abuse the rights of others like that :-)
D - Thank You :-) you don't Photographers you take great pictures ;-) :-)
Nunyaa - It is a pity and it is a bit alarming when it happens!
I don't see why someone has to have their picture/details taken just because they want to express an opinion!
Agreed but it is increasingly where we are headed, Cherie.
I agree totally.
We truly are becoming a police state.
But we sit idly by whilst they pull the wool over our eyes with all this terror threat hype.
James - Apparently not only do you have your photograph taken, you are given an A4 sheet of paper with the salient points from the Public Order Act. Oh and told you will be arrested if you stray from the agreed place!
Crushed - I agree with all of that!
I'm glad you posted about this. I read about this in paper, Sunday I think. There's a hugely important principle at stake so here's hoping .....
Calum - I am so glad you found it interesting!
I hope it is won, too.
Welshcakes - It is the right outcome isn't it?
People think I'm exaggerating when I say that England is becoming a Police State. Have you seen Taking Liberties?
Wonko - I have just been given some even more alarming information regarding the demo!
No I haven't seen the film.
When a friend of mine watched Taking Liberties (you might know him actually) he was f'ing and blinding and baying for blood. It's like another country.
What you got on the protest?
wonkotsane - He is lurking in my blog along with the rest of us ;-)
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