Author: chris page
The gagging bill looks designed to undermine trade unions
D-notice system to be reviewed in wake of Edward Snowden revelations
http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/jan/26/d-notice-system-reviewed-edward-snowden?CMP=ema_546 The UK government is determined to restrict inconveniently free speech as much as possible. Today the gagging law passed through the House of Lords, and they are considering muzzling whistleblowers by censoring the press. Speak out now while you still have the chance ...
Peter Cranie: The Gagging Bill — a Green perspective
http://petercranie.blogspot.jp/2014/01/the-gagging-bill.html Peter Cranie, the home affairs spokesman for the Green Party offers this response to the UK's gagging law.
Peter Cranie: The Gagging Bill
Three charged with taking food from skip behind Iceland supermarket
http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/jan/28/three-charged-vagrancy-act-food-skip-iceland Men arrested for taking food from supermarket rubbish bins.
Banksy Vandal Arrested in California
Banksy vandal identified, Park City police say
http://www.parkrecord.com/park_city-news/ci_25004635/banksy-vandal-identified-park-city-police-say Park City, Utah, police believe they have identified the individual who vandalised a painting by Banksy and say there may soon be an arrest. Meanwhile, the damaged painting has been at least partially restored.
NSA and GCHQ target ‘leaky’ phone apps like Angry Birds to scoop user data
Attempt to arrest Tony Blair for war crimes recognised with bounty
A waiter attempts a citizen's arrest of Tony Blair for war crimes in a London restaurant, and George Monbiot, founder of the Arrest Blair website offers a bounty.